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23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dickason, Infectious Disease Specialist in South Hamilton, MA?
Dr. John Dickason, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in South Hamilton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dickason graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dickason is fluent in English, Hebrew, Hindi, and Russian, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dickason’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dickason’s office at (781) 505-8700.
Where did Dr. Dickason go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine | University Of Vermont | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Is Dr. Dickason board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Dickason, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dickason speak?
Dr. Dickason and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Hindi
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Dickason treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dickason 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. Dickason. 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 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Dickason perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Dickason 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dickason's office.
Does Dr. Dickason accept my insurance?
Dr. Dickason accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 505-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dickason accept in South Hamilton, MA?
Dr. Dickason in South Hamilton, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Other TPA
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Dickason's office located?
Dr. John Dickason's Primary Practice
15 Railroad Ave
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(781) 505-8700
What is Dr. Dickason's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dickason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932148020.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dickason?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dickason
What is Dr. John Dickason's specialty?
Dr. Dickason is a Infectious Disease Specialist near South Hamilton, MA.
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.
Contact Dr. Dickason to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Dickason affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dickason is affiliated with Winchester Hospital, Emerson Health, York Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is John Dickason accepting new patients in South Hamilton, MA?
No, Dr. John Dickason is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Dickason offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dickason's office at (781) 505-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Dickason?
Please contact Dr. Dickason's office at (781) 505-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Dickason have?
Dr. John Dickason is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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