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Dr. Jason Barrera, MD, PHD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Jason Barrera, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Barrera is currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Barrera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barrera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barrera’s office at (617) 726-2674.

    Where did Dr. Barrera go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Cincinnati / Main Campus

    What languages does Dr. Barrera speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Barrera typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Barrera 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. Barrera. 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:

    • 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:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic bipolar depression
    • Severe bipolar depression with delusions
    • Bipolar with depressive psychosis
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Barrera typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jason Barrera may include:

    Please contact Dr. Barrera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Barrera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 726-2674 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Barrera 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

    • Humana

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • The Health Plan of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Barrera's office located?

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St

    Boston, MA 02114

    (617) 726-2674

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    Dr. Jason Barrera's Practice 2

    40 Second Ave

    Waltham, MA 02451

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

    Dr. Barrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770879231.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barrera?

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

    What is Dr. Jason Barrera's specialty?

    Dr. Barrera is a Internist near Boston, MA.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Jason Barrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barrera is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Emerson Health, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Brigham And Women's 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore 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 Jason Barrera accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Jason Barrera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jason Barrera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barrera's office at (617) 726-2674 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jason Barrera?

    Please contact Dr. Barrera's office at (617) 726-2674 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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