Dr. Alysse Wurcel, MD
Boston, MA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wurcel, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Alysse Wurcel, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wurcel is currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Wurcel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wurcel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wurcel’s office at (617) 636-5000.
Where did Dr. Wurcel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Wurcel speak?
Dr. Wurcel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wurcel typically treat?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wurcel 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. Wurcel. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wurcel typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alysse Wurcel may include:
Please contact Dr. Wurcel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wurcel accept my insurance?
Dr. Wurcel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wurcel accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Wurcel 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
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Wurcel's office located?
Dr. Alysse Wurcel's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 636-5000
What is Dr. Wurcel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wurcel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730348343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wurcel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wurcel
What is Dr. Alysse Wurcel's specialty?
Dr. Wurcel is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?
An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.
Is this Dr. Alysse Wurcel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wurcel 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
When to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Alysse Wurcel accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Alysse Wurcel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alysse Wurcel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wurcel's office at (617) 636-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alysse Wurcel?
Please contact Dr. Wurcel's office at (617) 636-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>