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Who is Dr. Fishman, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Douglas Fishman, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Fishman completed his residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Pediatrics. Dr. Fishman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fishman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fishman’s office at (617) 355-7953.
Where did Dr. Fishman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Pediatrics
Medical School: Tel Aviv University / Sackler Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Fishman board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Fishman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Fishman speak?
Dr. Fishman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fishman treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Fishman 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. Fishman. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreas Cyst
- False Cyst of Pancreas
- Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
- Named Pancreatic Conditions
- Other Defined Pancreas Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K863: Pseudocyst of pancreas
- K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
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:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Underweight Child (BMI below 5th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Low BMI for child
- Child underweight
- Pediatric low weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6851: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Which procedures does Dr. Fishman perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Fishman may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fishman's office.
Does Dr. Fishman accept my insurance?
Dr. Fishman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-7953 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fishman accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Fishman in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox-Everett
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fishman's office located?
What is Dr. Fishman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fishman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912962168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fishman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fishman
What is Dr. Douglas Fishman's specialty?
Dr. Fishman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Fishman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Fishman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fishman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Texas Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Douglas Fishman accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Fishman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Fishman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fishman's office at (617) 355-7953 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Fishman?
Please contact Dr. Fishman's office at (617) 355-7953 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Fishman have?
Dr. Douglas Fishman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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