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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saxena, Internist in South Boston, MA?
Dr. Sheel Saxena, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Saxena graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Saxena is fluent in English, Albanian, Arabic, Greek, Modern (1453-), Polish, ron, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saxena’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saxena’s office at (617) 269-7500.
Where did Dr. Saxena go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Saxena board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sheel Saxena, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saxena speak?
Dr. Saxena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
Arabic
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Polish
ron
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Saxena typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Saxena 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. Saxena. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Saxena typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheel Saxena 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. Saxena's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saxena accept my insurance?
Dr. Saxena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 269-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saxena accept in South Boston, MA?
Dr. Saxena in South Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Medicaid
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Saxena's office located?
What is Dr. Saxena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saxena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629041462.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saxena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saxena
What is Dr. Sheel Saxena's specialty?
Dr. Saxena is a Internist near South 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. Sheel Saxena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saxena is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Hospital 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
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Is Sheel Saxena accepting new patients in South Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Sheel Saxena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheel Saxena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saxena's office at (617) 269-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheel Saxena?
Please contact Dr. Saxena's office at (617) 269-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sheel Saxena have?
Dr. Sheel Saxena is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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