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Dr. Paul Duncan, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Duncan, Internist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Paul Duncan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Duncan is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duncan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duncan’s office at (617) 636-4324.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Duncan?

    Dr. Paul Duncan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Duncan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Duncan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Duncan speak?

    Dr. Duncan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Duncan treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Duncan 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. Duncan. 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 here.

    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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does Dr. Duncan perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Duncan 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. Duncan. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Duncan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Duncan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-4324 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Duncan accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Duncan in Boston, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Duncan's office located?

    Dr. Paul Duncan's Primary Practice

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

    (617) 636-4324

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    Dr. Paul Duncan's Practice 2

    260 Tremont St

    Boston, MA 02116

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    What is Dr. Duncan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Duncan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407871551.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duncan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duncan

    What is Dr. Paul Duncan's specialty?

    Dr. Duncan is a Internist near Boston, 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. Duncan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Duncan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duncan is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Paul Duncan accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Duncan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Duncan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Duncan's office at (617) 636-4324 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Duncan?

    Please contact Dr. Duncan's office at (617) 636-4324 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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