Dr. Sheilah Bernard, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bernard completed her residency at Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Cardiovascular Diseases; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Internal Medicine.
Dr. Bernard is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bernard’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bernard’s office at (617) 269-7500.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bernard?
Dr. Sheilah Bernard, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist 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. Bernard empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Stress Testing, Coronary Artery Disease, Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Pregnancy, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Boston/MA community, Dr. Bernard is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bernard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Cardiovascular Diseases; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Bernard board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sheilah Bernard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bernard speak?
Dr. Bernard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bernard treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Bernard 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. Bernard. 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:
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Palpitations
Atrial Flutter
Arrhythmia
Familial atrial fibrillation
Afib
A-fib
Irregular heart rhythm
Skipped Heartbeat
Fluttering Heart
Pounding Heart
A-flutter
Heart flutter
Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
R002: Palpitations
I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
I483: Typical atrial flutter
Also known as:
Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Silent Coronary Artery Disease
Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Acute Decompensated HFrEF
Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
Worsening chronic heart failure
Acute decompensated heart failure
Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
High Cholesterol
Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia
High blood cholesterol
Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
Other Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy
Uncommon heart muscle diseases
Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
Fainting
Syncope
Passing out
Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bernard perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sheilah Bernard may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bernard's office.
Does Dr. Bernard accept my insurance?
Dr. Bernard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 269-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bernard accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Bernard in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sheilah Bernard?
Dr. Bernard has appointments available at her Boston, MA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Bernard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bernard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275518318.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bernard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bernard
What is Dr. Sheilah Bernard's specialty?
Dr. Bernard is a Cardiologist near Boston, MA.
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Bernard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheilah Bernard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bernard 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
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Is Sheilah Bernard accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Sheilah Bernard is accepting new patients at this time.
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