
19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rubinson, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Douglas Rubinson, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Rubinson is currently affiliated with Brigham And Womens Hospital. He is a member of the ASCO. Dr. Rubinson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rubinson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rubinson’s office at (617) 632-5929.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rubinson?
Dr. Douglas Rubinson, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist 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. Rubinson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer & Rare Tumors, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Rubinson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Rubinson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Is Dr. Rubinson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Rubinson, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2013
What languages does Dr. Rubinson speak?
Dr. Rubinson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Rubinson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Rubinson 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. Rubinson. 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:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C251: Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rubinson typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Rubinson 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. Rubinson. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Rubinson accept my insurance?
Dr. Rubinson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-5929 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rubinson accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Rubinson 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rubinson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Rubinson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rubinson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Brigham And Women's Hospital,Boston, MA
Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 4 Procedures
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,Boston, MA
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
ASCO
Member
2010
What is Dr. Rubinson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rubinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457559585.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rubinson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rubinson
What is Dr. Douglas Rubinson's specialty?
Dr. Rubinson is an Internist near Boston, MA.
What does an Internist do?
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.