34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lenders, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Carine Lenders, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Lenders graduated from University of Liege / Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Baviere-State U Liege. Dr. Lenders is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lenders’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lenders’s office at (617) 414-4841.
Where did Dr. Lenders go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Inst Of Tropical Med, Belgium, Fellow:Nutrition | Children's Hosp Of Philadelph., Fellow:Pediatric Nutrition | Harvard Medical School, Fellow:Gastroenterology/Nutri.
Residency: Baviere-State U Liege | Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals | Massachusetts General Hospital | State University Of Liege, Resident:Pediatric Nutrition | Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Universite De Liege | University of Liege / Faculty of Medicine | University of Liege / Faculty of Medicine | Universite de Montreal Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Lenders board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Carine Lenders, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Lenders speak?
Dr. Lenders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lenders treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lenders diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lenders. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- AN
- Dark Skin Patches
- Thickened Dark Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L83: Acanthosis nigricans
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Also known as:
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Other Newborn Feeding Problems
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant Feeding Difficulties
- Newborn Eating Issues
- Neonatal Feeding Problems
- Other infant feeding difficulties
- Miscellaneous baby eating issues
- Neonatal feeding disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- P929: Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified
- P928: Other feeding problems of newborn
Also known as:
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Lenders perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carine Lenders may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lenders' office.
Does Dr. Lenders accept my insurance?
Dr. Lenders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-4841 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lenders accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Lenders in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Cigna
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lenders' office located?
Dr. Carine Lenders' Primary Practice
850 Harrison Ave # 6
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 414-4841
Recognitions
Awards
Degree In Tropical Medicine (Master): High
Society
Young Investigator Award
Boston Obesity
2001: Scholarship Award
America's Top Pediatrician, Consumers' Res Council Am
NIDDK (5T32DK007477-14 -PI: Walker) (1997)
National Research Service Award
NIDDK (5T32DK007703-07 -PI: Willett)(1999)
National Research Service Award
What is Dr. Lenders's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lenders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205817079.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lenders?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lenders
What is Dr. Carine Lenders's specialty?
Dr. Lenders is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Lenders to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carine Lenders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lenders is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Carine Lenders accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Carine Lenders is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carine Lenders offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lenders's office at (617) 414-4841 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carine Lenders?
Please contact Dr. Lenders's office at (617) 414-4841 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carine Lenders have?
Dr. Carine Lenders is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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