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18 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Frankel, Physiatrist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Jason Frankel, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Frankel completed his residency at Med College Of Va. Dr. Frankel is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frankel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frankel’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Frankel?
Dr. Jason Frankel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Frankel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cerebral Palsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Frankel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Frankel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med College Of Va
Medical School: U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Frankel speak?
Dr. Frankel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Frankel typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Frankel 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. Frankel. 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.
Also known as:
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia
- CP with spastic diplegia
- Little's disease
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Frankel typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Frankel performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Frankel. 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.
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Frankel accept my insurance?
Dr. Frankel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Frankel accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Frankel in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Frankel's office located?
What is Dr. Frankel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Frankel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598871832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frankel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Frankel
What is Dr. Jason Frankel's specialty?
Dr. Frankel is a Physiatrist near Boston, MA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Jason Frankel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Frankel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Boston. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jason Frankel accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jason Frankel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Frankel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Frankel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Frankel?
Please contact Dr. Frankel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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