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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Emsbo, Internist in Newton, MA?
Dr. Kari Emsbo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Emsbo is fluent in English and Danish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emsbo’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emsbo’s office at (617) 332-1001.
Where did Dr. Emsbo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Emsbo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kari Emsbo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Emsbo speak?
Dr. Emsbo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Danish
English
What conditions does Dr. Emsbo treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Emsbo 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. Emsbo. 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:
- 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Pain
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
- Pain when peeing
- Burning urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
- R309: Painful micturition, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone structure problem
- Low bone density
- Bone mineral density disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8588: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Emsbo perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kari Emsbo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Emsbo's office.
Does Dr. Emsbo accept my insurance?
Dr. Emsbo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 332-1001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emsbo accept in Newton, MA?
Dr. Emsbo in Newton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Inland Empire
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Emsbo's office located?
What is Dr. Emsbo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emsbo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396841615.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emsbo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emsbo
What is Dr. Kari Emsbo's specialty?
Dr. Emsbo is a Internist near Newton, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Emsbo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kari Emsbo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Emsbo is affiliated with Emerson Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Lowell General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford 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 Kari Emsbo accepting new patients in Newton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kari Emsbo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kari Emsbo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Emsbo's office at (617) 332-1001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kari Emsbo?
Please contact Dr. Emsbo's office at (617) 332-1001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kari Emsbo have?
Dr. Kari Emsbo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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