Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hylek, Internist in Boston, MA?
Where did Dr. Hylek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mass General Hospital, Fellow:General Medicine
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine | Massachusetts General Hospital | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hylek board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elaine Hylek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hylek speak?
Dr. Hylek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hylek typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hylek 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. Hylek. 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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
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:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hylek typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Hylek performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hylek. 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:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Does Dr. Hylek accept my insurance?
Dr. Hylek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-9201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hylek accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Hylek 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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hylek's office located?
Dr. Elaine Hylek also offers virtual visits
Dr. Elaine Hylek's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 414-9201
What hospitals are Dr. Hylek affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hylek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Elaine Hylek?
Dr. Hylek has appointments available at her Boston, MA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Hylek's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hylek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851359954.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hylek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hylek
What is Dr. Elaine Hylek's specialty?
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.