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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth, Internist in East Boston, MA?
Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in East Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth graduated from University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Hospital of St Raphael Program. Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth is fluent in English, Filipino, and Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth’s office at (978) 937-9700.
Where did Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hospital of St Raphael Program
Medical School: University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Is Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth speak?
Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino
Pilipino
What conditions does Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth 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. Zarraga-Forsyth. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth 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. Zarraga-Forsyth. 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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth accept my insurance?
Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 937-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth accept in East Boston, MA?
Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth in East 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth's office located?
Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth's Primary Practice
10 Gove St
East Boston, MA 02128
(978) 937-9700
What is Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548295678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth
What is Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth's specialty?
Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth is a Internist near East 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. Zarraga-Forsyth to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Lowell General Hospital, Boston Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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?
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Is Ida Zarraga-Forsyth accepting new patients in East Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth's office at (978) 937-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ida Zarraga-Forsyth?
Please contact Dr. Zarraga-Forsyth's office at (978) 937-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth have?
Dr. Ida Zarraga-Forsyth is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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