Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stanford, Internist in Boston, MA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Stanford?
Dr. Fatima Stanford, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Stanford empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Obesity, Pediatrics, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Stanford is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Stanford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Health/ Univ Of Sc School Of Medicine
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Stanford speak?
Dr. Stanford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Stanford typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Stanford 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. Stanford. 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:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
Also known as:
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Metabolic Disorder
- Hormone Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Nutritional Deficiencies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8639: Personal history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Stanford typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Fatima Stanford 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. Stanford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stanford accept my insurance?
Dr. Stanford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 726-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stanford accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Stanford in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Cigna
Cigna Group
CMS
Medicare
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stanford's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Stanford affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Stanford has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Stanford's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598905226.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stanford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stanford
What is Dr. Fatima Stanford's specialty?
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.