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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fraker, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. John Fraker is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Fraker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fraker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fraker’s office at (617) 632-0760.
What languages does Dr. Fraker speak?
Dr. Fraker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Fraker typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Fraker 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. Fraker. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Fraker typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Fraker may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Fraker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fraker accept my insurance?
Dr. Fraker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-0760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fraker accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Fraker 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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fraker's office located?
What is Dr. Fraker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fraker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497215065.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fraker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fraker
What is Dr. John Fraker's specialty?
Dr. Fraker is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. John Fraker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fraker is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Fraker accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. John Fraker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Fraker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fraker's office at (617) 632-0760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Fraker?
Please contact Dr. Fraker's office at (617) 632-0760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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