24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perla, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Rachel Perla, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Perla completed her residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Perla is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perla’s office at (781) 306-5100.
Where did Dr. Perla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine | The University Hospital, Newark | Boston Medical Center | Westchester Medical Center | University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey | University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Perla board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Perla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Perla speak?
Dr. Perla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Perla typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Perla 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. Perla. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Perla typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Perla 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. Perla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perla accept my insurance?
Dr. Perla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 306-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perla accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Perla in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Fallon Health
Federal government of the United States
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Perla's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Sessions Associates Research Competition
What is Dr. Perla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245202191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perla
What is Dr. Rachel Perla's specialty?
Dr. Perla 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. Rachel Perla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perla is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Emerson Health, Pen Bay Medical Center, 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 Rachel Perla accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Perla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Perla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perla's office at (781) 306-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Perla?
Please contact Dr. Perla's office at (781) 306-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rachel Perla have?
Dr. Rachel Perla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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