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Dr. Karen Isselbacher, MD

Wellesley, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Isselbacher, Internist in Wellesley, MA?

    Dr. Karen Isselbacher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wellesley, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Isselbacher completed her residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Reproductive Endocrinology; Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Isselbacher is fluent in English, French, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Isselbacher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Isselbacher’s office at (781) 444-3550.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Isselbacher?

    Dr. Karen Isselbacher, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Isselbacher empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Women's Health, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wellesley/MA community, Dr. Isselbacher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Reproductive Endocrinology; Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Internal Medicine | Mt Auburn Hospital

    • Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma

    Is Dr. Isselbacher board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Isselbacher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Isselbacher speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Isselbacher treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Isselbacher 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. Isselbacher. 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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Isselbacher perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karen Isselbacher may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Isselbacher's office.

    Does Dr. Isselbacher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Isselbacher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 444-3550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Isselbacher accept in Wellesley, MA?

    Dr. Isselbacher in Wellesley, 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

    • AMA Insurance Services

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plans

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Isselbacher's office located?

    Dr. Karen Isselbacher's Primary Practice

    70 Hastings St

    Wellesley, MA 02481

    (781) 444-3550

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    Dr. Karen Isselbacher's Practice 2

    140 Gould St

    Needham, MA 02494

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

    Dr. Isselbacher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508822867.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Isselbacher?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Isselbacher's specialty?

    Dr. Isselbacher is a Internist near Wellesley, 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. Isselbacher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Isselbacher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Isselbacher is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Karen Isselbacher accepting new patients in Wellesley, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Isselbacher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Isselbacher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Isselbacher's office at (781) 444-3550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Isselbacher?

    Please contact Dr. Isselbacher's office at (781) 444-3550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Isselbacher have?

    Dr. Karen Isselbacher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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