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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lykins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Joseph Lykins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lykins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lykins’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lykins’s office at (617) 414-5481.
What languages does Dr. Lykins speak?
Dr. Lykins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lykins typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lykins 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. Lykins. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lykins typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lykins 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. Lykins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lykins accept my insurance?
Dr. Lykins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-5481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lykins accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Lykins 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
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lykins' office located?
Dr. Joseph Lykins' Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 414-5481
What is Dr. Lykins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lykins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578051124.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lykins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lykins
What is Dr. Joseph Lykins's specialty?
Dr. Lykins is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Joseph Lykins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lykins is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Elliot Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Lowell General Hospital 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Lykins accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Lykins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Lykins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lykins's office at (617) 414-5481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Lykins?
Please contact Dr. Lykins's office at (617) 414-5481 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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