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Dr. Daniel Alford, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alford, Internist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Daniel Alford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alford graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alford’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alford’s office at (617) 414-5951.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alford?

    Dr. Daniel Alford, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alford empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Addiction/Substance Abuse, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Alford is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Alford go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine | Boston University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Alford board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Alford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alford speak?

    Dr. Alford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alford treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Alford 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. Alford. 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:

    • Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
    • Opioid Addiction in Recovery
    • Past Opioid Dependence
    • Opioid Abuse in Remission
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Which procedures does Dr. Alford perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Daniel Alford may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alford's office.

    Does Dr. Alford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-5951 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alford accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Alford 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

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alford's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Alford also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Daniel Alford's Primary Practice

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl

    Boston, MA 02118

    (617) 414-5951

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    Dr. Daniel Alford's Practice 2

    725 Albany St # 5

    Boston, MA 02118

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    Dr. Daniel Alford's Practice 3

    88 East Newton St

    Boston, MA 02118

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    What is Dr. Alford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194708628.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alford?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alford

    What is Dr. Daniel Alford's specialty?

    Dr. Alford is a Internist near Boston, MA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Alford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Alford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alford 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Daniel Alford accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Alford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Alford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alford's office at (617) 414-5951 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Alford?

    Please contact Dr. Alford's office at (617) 414-5951 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Alford have?

    Dr. Daniel Alford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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