Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boretsky, Anesthesiologist in Dartmouth, MA?
Dr. Karen Boretsky, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Dartmouth, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Boretsky completed her residency at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Boretsky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boretsky’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boretsky’s office at (412) 692-5260.
Where did Dr. Boretsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric Anesthesiology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA | Critical Care Medicine - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA | Children's Hospital, Fellow:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Residency: Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus
Is Dr. Boretsky board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Boretsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Boretsky speak?
Dr. Boretsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Boretsky typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Boretsky 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. Boretsky. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Acute Stress Reaction
- Stress
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Traumatic Stress
- Short-term Stress Reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F430: Acute stress reaction
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Boretsky typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Boretsky 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. Boretsky. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Boretsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Boretsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 692-5260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boretsky accept in Dartmouth, MA?
Dr. Boretsky in Dartmouth, 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 of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
The Health Plan of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Boretsky's office located?
Dr. Karen Boretsky's Primary Practice
300C Faunce Corner Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(412) 692-5260
What is Dr. Boretsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boretsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215909395.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boretsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boretsky
What is Dr. Karen Boretsky's specialty?
Dr. Boretsky is a Anesthesiologist near Dartmouth, MA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Karen Boretsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boretsky is affiliated with Merrimackhealth Lawrence Hospital 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
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Is Karen Boretsky accepting new patients in Dartmouth, MA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Boretsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Boretsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boretsky's office at (412) 692-5260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Boretsky?
Please contact Dr. Boretsky's office at (412) 692-5260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Boretsky have?
Dr. Karen Boretsky is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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