26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abrego, Internist in Chelsea, MA?
Where did Dr. Abrego go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine | Boston Medical Center | Boston University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Is Dr. Abrego board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Abrego, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abrego speak?
Dr. Abrego and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Abrego typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Abrego 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. Abrego. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Arrhythmia
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol detoxification
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Alcohol cessation symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10130: Alcohol abuse with withdrawal, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Abrego typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Abrego 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. Abrego's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abrego accept my insurance?
Dr. Abrego accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 975-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abrego accept in Chelsea, MA?
Dr. Abrego in Chelsea, 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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abrego's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Abrego affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abrego has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abrego's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abrego's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205808722.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abrego?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abrego
What is Dr. Jose Abrego's specialty?
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.