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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerbel, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Watertown, MA?
Dr. Richard Kerbel, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Watertown, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Kerbel graduated from University of Cape Town / Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Pediatrics; Boston City Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Kerbel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerbel’s office at (617) 923-1040.
Where did Dr. Kerbel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Pediatrics; Boston City Hosp, Pediatrics
Medical School: University Of Cape Town- Fac Of Med- Cape Town- So Africa | University of Cape Town / Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Kerbel board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kerbel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kerbel speak?
Dr. Kerbel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kerbel typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kerbel 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. Kerbel. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kerbel typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Kerbel may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Kerbel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kerbel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerbel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 923-1040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerbel accept in Watertown, MA?
Dr. Kerbel in Watertown, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kerbel's office located?
Dr. Richard Kerbel's Primary Practice
548 Mount Auburn St
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-1040
What is Dr. Kerbel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerbel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356390215.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerbel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerbel
What is Dr. Richard Kerbel's specialty?
Dr. Kerbel is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Watertown, MA.
Is this Dr. Richard Kerbel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerbel is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital, Emerson Health 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 Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Kerbel accepting new patients in Watertown, MA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kerbel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Kerbel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerbel's office at (617) 923-1040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Kerbel?
Please contact Dr. Kerbel's office at (617) 923-1040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Kerbel have?
Dr. Richard Kerbel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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