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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hylek, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Elaine Hylek, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hylek graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hylek is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hylek’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hylek’s office at (617) 414-9201.
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 Dr. Hylek 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.
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Other Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder
- Bleeding Disorder
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- APS
- Hughes syndrome
- Sticky blood syndrome
- Rare Thrombophilia
- Genetic Clotting Tendency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6861: Antiphospholipid syndrome
- D6859: Other primary thrombophilia
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Acute Blood Clot
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Acute Venous Thrombosis
- Sudden Vein Clot
- Thromboembolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism
- I8290: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg Vein
- Lower Extremity DVT
ICD-10 Codes:
- I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity
Which procedures does Dr. Hylek perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elaine Hylek 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. Hylek's office.
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
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Health Pointe
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
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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
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?An 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?
Dr. Hylek 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. Hylek to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elaine Hylek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hylek 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
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Is Elaine Hylek accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Elaine Hylek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elaine Hylek offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hylek, or call (617) 414-9201 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Elaine Hylek?
Yes, Dr. Hylek offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Hylek, or call (617) 414-9201 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elaine Hylek have?
Dr. Elaine Hylek is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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