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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. 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 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dickason typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dickason typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Dickason's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. John Dickason affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dickason is affiliated with Emerson Health, Winchester Hospital, York Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Elliot Hospital, 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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