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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krieger, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Silke Krieger, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Krieger graduated from Medizinische Fakutaet Heidelberg. Dr. Krieger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krieger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krieger’s office at (617) 983-7000.
Where did Dr. Krieger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical Faculty, Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelb | Medizinische Fakutaet Heidelberg
What languages does Dr. Krieger speak?
Dr. Krieger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Krieger treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Krieger 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. Krieger. 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.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Malabsorption After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Postoperative Malabsorption
- Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
- Surgical Malabsorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Krieger perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Silke Krieger 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Krieger's office.
Does Dr. Krieger accept my insurance?
Dr. Krieger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 983-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krieger accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Krieger in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Krieger's office located?
What is Dr. Krieger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krieger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356306773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krieger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krieger
What is Dr. Silke Krieger's specialty?
Dr. Krieger is a Internist near Boston, MA.
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.
Contact Dr. Krieger to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Silke Krieger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krieger is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, 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 Silke Krieger accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Silke Krieger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Silke Krieger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krieger's office at (617) 983-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Silke Krieger?
Please contact Dr. Krieger's office at (617) 983-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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