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Dr. Thomas Hines, MD

Dr. Thomas Hines, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Boston, MA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hines, Family Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Thomas Hines, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Hines graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Family Medicine. Dr. Hines is fluent in English, Albanian, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hines’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hines’s office at (617) 269-7500.

    Where did Dr. Hines go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Family Medicine | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Family Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine | Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hines board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Hines, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hines speak?

    Dr. Hines and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Albanian
    • English
    • French
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hines typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hines 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. Hines. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hines typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Hines may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hines' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hines accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hines 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. Hines accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Hines in 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hines' office located?

    Yacc 4

    850 Harrison Ave # 4

    Boston, MA 02118

    (617) 269-7500

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    Dr. Thomas Hines' Practice 2

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl

    Boston, MA 02118

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    Dr. Thomas Hines' Practice 3

    409 W Broadway

    South Boston, MA 02127

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    What is Dr. Hines's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235103219.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hines?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hines

    What is Dr. Thomas Hines's specialty?

    Dr. Hines is a Family Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Thomas Hines affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hines is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Thomas Hines accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Hines is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Hines offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hines' office at (617) 269-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Hines?

    Please contact Dr. Hines' office at (617) 269-7500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hines' office located?

    Dr. Hines' offices are located in Boston, MA and South Boston, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Hines have?

    Dr. Thomas Hines is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.