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17 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Modi, Pediatric Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Biren Modi, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Modi completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Modi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Modi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Modi’s office at (617) 735-8001.
Where did Dr. Modi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Modi board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Biren Modi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Modi speak?
Dr. Modi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Modi typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Modi 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. Modi. 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:
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
- Intestinal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K90821: Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity
Also known as:
- Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Long-term Child Feeding Problem
- Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
- Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Disorder
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G540: Brachial plexus disorders
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Modi typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Modi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Modi. 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:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Completion Thyroidectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Remaining Thyroid Removal
- Second Thyroid Surgery
- Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Modi accept my insurance?
Dr. Modi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 735-8001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Modi accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Modi 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Modi's office located?
What is Dr. Modi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Modi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730136524.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Modi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Modi
What is Dr. Biren Modi's specialty?
Dr. Modi is a Pediatric Surgeon near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?
Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.
Is this Dr. Biren Modi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Modi is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Lowell General Hospital, Emerson Health, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Concord 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
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Is Biren Modi accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Biren Modi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Biren Modi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Modi's office at (617) 735-8001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Biren Modi?
Please contact Dr. Modi's office at (617) 735-8001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Biren Modi have?
Dr. Biren Modi is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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