Who is Dr. Fishman, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
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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 as a 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 a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Fishman typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
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:
- Genetic Counseling for Family Planning
- Genetic Counseling
- Reproductive Genetic Counseling
- Preconception Genetic Counseling
- Family Planning Genetic Advice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z315: Encounter for procreative genetic counseling
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:
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreas Cyst
- False Cyst of Pancreas
ICD-10 Codes:
- K863: Pseudocyst of pancreas
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Fishman typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Fishman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Federal government of the United States
Harvard Pilgrim
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fishman's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fishman affiliated with?
Dr. Fishman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fishman's NPI number?A 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