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Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews, MD

Wellesley Hills, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gara-Matthews, Pediatrician in Wellesley Hills, MA?

    Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Wellesley Hills, MA. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Gara-Matthews graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at SCHNEIDER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. Dr. Gara-Matthews is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gara-Matthews’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gara-Matthews’s office at (781) 772-1527.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gara-Matthews?

    Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gara-Matthews empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Developmental & Behavioral Disorders, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wellesley Hills/MA community, Dr. Gara-Matthews is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Gara-Matthews go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: SCHNEIDER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gara-Matthews board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Gara-Matthews speak?

    Dr. Gara-Matthews and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gara-Matthews treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gara-Matthews 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. Gara-Matthews. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection Exposure
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial Disease Contact
    • Suspected Bacterial Infection
    • Exposure to Bacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20818: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Which procedures does Dr. Gara-Matthews perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gara-Matthews' office.

    Does Dr. Gara-Matthews accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gara-Matthews accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 772-1527 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gara-Matthews accept in Wellesley Hills, MA?

    Dr. Gara-Matthews in Wellesley Hills, 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

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Plans

    • National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gara-Matthews' office located?

    Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews' Primary Practice

    65 Walnut St Ste 310

    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

    (781) 772-1527

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    What is Dr. Gara-Matthews's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gara-Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790731362.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gara-Matthews?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gara-Matthews

    What is Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews's specialty?

    Dr. Gara-Matthews is a Pediatrician near Wellesley Hills, MA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Gara-Matthews to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gara-Matthews is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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 Lori Gara-Matthews accepting new patients in Wellesley Hills, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gara-Matthews's office at (781) 772-1527 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lori Gara-Matthews?

    Please contact Dr. Gara-Matthews's office at (781) 772-1527 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews have?

    Dr. Lori Gara-Matthews is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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