Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Silva, Pediatrician in East Boston, MA?
Dr. Thomas Silva, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in East Boston, MA. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Silva graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Silva is fluent in English, Italian, Kamba, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silva’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silva’s office at (617) 569-5800.
Where did Dr. Silva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Hospital, Boston, MA United Cerebral Palsy Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship | Children's Hospital, Fellow:Development Behavior
Residency: Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital Boston | Children s Hospital, Boston MA | Children's Hospital, Resident:Pediatrics | Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine | Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Silva board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Silva, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 1993
What languages does Dr. Silva speak?
Dr. Silva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Kamba
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Silva treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Silva 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. Silva. 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:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
- Anemia
- Diamond-Blackfan anemia
- DBA
- Congenital pure red cell aplasia
- Inherited red cell aplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6101: Constitutional (pure) red blood cell aplasia
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Other Specified Bone and Cartilage Growth Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Specific skeletal dysplasias
- Various bone growth defects
- Rare osteochondrodysplasias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q788: Other specified osteochondrodysplasias
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Silva perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Silva may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Silva's office.
Does Dr. Silva accept my insurance?
Dr. Silva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 569-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silva accept in East Boston, MA?
Dr. Silva in East Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AllWays Health Partners (MA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Cigna
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Silva's office located?
What is Dr. Silva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669451431.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silva
What is Dr. Thomas Silva's specialty?
Dr. Silva is a Pediatrician near East Boston, MA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Silva to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Silva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Silva 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Thomas Silva accepting new patients in East Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Silva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Silva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (617) 569-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Silva?
Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (617) 569-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Silva have?
Dr. Thomas Silva is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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