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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peckins, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Christopher Peckins, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Peckins completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Peckins is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peckins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peckins’s office at (617) 732-6040.
Where did Dr. Peckins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Peckins board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Peckins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Peckins speak?
Dr. Peckins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Peckins typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Peckins 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. Peckins. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
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:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Peckins typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Peckins may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Peckins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Peckins accept my insurance?
Dr. Peckins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-6040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peckins accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Peckins in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Peckins' office located?
What is Dr. Peckins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peckins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134199714.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peckins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peckins
What is Dr. Christopher Peckins's specialty?
Dr. Peckins is a 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.
Is this Dr. Christopher Peckins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peckins is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Tufts 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Peckins accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Peckins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Peckins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peckins's office at (617) 732-6040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Peckins?
Please contact Dr. Peckins's office at (617) 732-6040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Peckins have?
Dr. Christopher Peckins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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