46 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Corkery, Internist in Burlington, MA?
Dr. Joseph Corkery, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Burlington, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Corkery graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Dana-Farber Cancer Inst, Medical Oncology; Deaconess Hosp, Internal Medicine; Mass Gen Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Corkery is fluent in English, Chinese, Creoles and pidgins, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Italian, and is not currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Corkery’s office at (781) 744-8000.
Where did Dr. Corkery go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dana-Farber Cancer Inst, Medical Oncology; Deaconess Hosp, Internal Medicine; Mass Gen Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Corkery board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Corkery, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Corkery speak?
Dr. Corkery and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Italian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Corkery typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Corkery 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. Corkery. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Corkery typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Corkery 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
Please contact Dr. Corkery's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Corkery accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Corkery's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Corkery's office located?
What is Dr. Corkery's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Corkery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356440762.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Corkery?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Corkery
What is Dr. Joseph Corkery's specialty?
Dr. Corkery is a Internist near Burlington, MA.
What does an Internist do?
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.