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Dr. Michele Burns, MD
Medical Toxicologist
,Pediatrician
,Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
Boston, MA
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burns, Medical Toxicologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Michele Burns, MD is a Medical Toxicologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Burns is currently affiliated with Childrens Hospital Boston. Dr. Burns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burns’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burns’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Is Dr. Burns board certified as a Medical Toxicologist?
Yes, Dr. Michele Burns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Burns speak?
Dr. Burns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Toxicologist like Dr. Burns typically treat?
As a Medical Toxicologist, Dr. Burns 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. Burns. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acetaminophen Poisoning from Self-Harm
- Poisoning
- Self-Harm
- Tylenol Overdose for Self-Harm
- Intentional Acetaminophen Overdose
- Drug Poisoning Self-Harm
ICD-10 Codes:
- T391X2A: Poisoning by 4-Aminophenol derivatives, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Toxicologist like Dr. Burns typically perform?
As a Medical Toxicologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michele Burns may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Burns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Burns accept my insurance?
Dr. Burns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burns accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Burns in Boston, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Burns' office located?
What is Dr. Burns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942267133.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burns
What is Dr. Michele Burns's specialty?
Dr. Burns is a Medical Toxicologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Medical Toxicologist do?
Medical toxicologists are physicians with expertise in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of injuries and illnesses caused from exposure to drugs, chemicals, and biological or radiological agents. They are responsible to care in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health environments and often serve as leaders in poison control centers. Key focus areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug reactions, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials, preparedness for terrorist threats, venomous bites and stings, and environmental or workplace exposures.
Is this Dr. Michele Burns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burns is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Elliot Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Beverly Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center 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
When to see a Medical Toxicologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michele Burns accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Michele Burns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michele Burns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burns's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michele Burns?
Please contact Dr. Burns's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michele Burns have?
Dr. Michele Burns is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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