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Who is Dr. Hess, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist in West Roxbury, MA?
Dr. Marika Hess, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Roxbury, MA. Dr. Hess graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program. Dr. Hess is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hess’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hess’s office at (617) 323-7700.
Where did Dr. Hess go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hess speak?
Dr. Hess and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hess typically treat?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hess 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. Hess. 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:
- Quadriplegia
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Incomplete Quadriplegia
- Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
- Partial four-limb paralysis
- Incomplete tetraplegia
- Partial quadriplegia
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
- G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
What procedures does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hess typically perform?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Marika Hess may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Hess' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hess accept my insurance?
Dr. Hess accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 323-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hess accept in West Roxbury, MA?
Dr. Hess in West Roxbury, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Hess' office located?
What is Dr. Hess's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831150937.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hess?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hess
What is Dr. Marika Hess's specialty?
Dr. Hess is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist near West Roxbury, MA.
What does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist do?
A physician who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-traumatic causes of spinal cord dysfunction through an interdisciplinary approach. This specialist provides care to patients of all ages throughout their lives, addressing associated medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications.
Is this Dr. Marika Hess affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hess is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
When to see a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Marika Hess accepting new patients in West Roxbury, MA?
Yes, Dr. Marika Hess is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marika Hess offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hess's office at (617) 323-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marika Hess?
Please contact Dr. Hess's office at (617) 323-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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