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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Legare, Internist in Wellesley, MA?
Dr. Edward Legare, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wellesley, MA. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Legare completed his residency at Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Legare is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Legare’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Legare’s office at (781) 235-1224.
Where did Dr. Legare go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma
Is Dr. Legare board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Legare, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Legare speak?
Dr. Legare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Legare treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Legare 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. Legare. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal 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
- Rectum Cancer Test
- Anal Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1212: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Acquired Thyroid Atrophy
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Shrinking Thyroid Gland
- Acquired Thyroid Wasting
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E034: Atrophy of thyroid (acquired)
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Legare perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edward Legare 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Legare's office.
Does Dr. Legare accept my insurance?
Dr. Legare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 235-1224 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Legare accept in Wellesley, MA?
Dr. Legare in Wellesley, 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
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Legare's office located?
Dr. Edward Legare's Primary Practice
40 Walnut St Ste 201
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 235-1224
What is Dr. Legare's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Legare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528084191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Legare?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Legare
What is Dr. Edward Legare's specialty?
Dr. Legare is a Internist near Wellesley, 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. Legare to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Edward Legare affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Legare is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Westerly Hospital, York Hospital, Emerson Health, Rhode Island Hospital, Speare Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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?
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Is Edward Legare accepting new patients in Wellesley, MA?
Yes, Dr. Edward Legare is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Legare offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Legare's office at (781) 235-1224 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Legare?
Please contact Dr. Legare's office at (781) 235-1224 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Legare have?
Dr. Edward Legare is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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