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Dr. Michael George, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. George, Diagnostic Radiologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Michael George, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. George graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine Program. Dr. George is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. George’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. George’s office at (413) 794-3521.

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

    • Residency: Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    What languages does Dr. George speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. George treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. George 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. George. 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:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Bloating
    • Gas
    • Gas in the Digestive Tract
    • Bloated Stomach
    • Swollen Belly
    • Gaseous Distension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pulmonary Edema
    • Lung Disease
    • Long-term Fluid in Lungs
    • Persistent Lung Congestion
    • Chronic Lung Fluid Buildup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J811: Chronic pulmonary edema

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Vesicoureteral Reflux
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
    • VUR
    • Urine Reflux

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    What procedures does Dr. George perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. George 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. George. 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:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Complex Cystometrogram
    • Voiding Pressure Study
    • Bladder Function Test with Pressure
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement

    CPT Codes:

    • 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bulbocavernosus Reflex Test
    • Pelvic reflex test
    • Genital reflex measurement
    • Evoked response test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51792: Stimulus evoked response (eg, measurement of bulbocavernosus reflex latency time)

    Also known as:

    • Anal or Urethral Sphincter Muscle Test (EMG)
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter Muscle Study
    • Pelvic Floor EMG

    CPT Codes:

    • 51785: Needle electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra X-ray Injection
    • Retrograde Urethrocystography Injection
    • Urethra and Bladder Contrast Study
    • Cystourethrogram Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51610: Injection procedure for retrograde urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
    • Bivalving a cast
    • Cutting off a cast
    • Cast splitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Dietitian Re-assessment
    • Nutritional Counseling Session
    • Diet and Health Review

    CPT Codes:

    • 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Imaging with Contrast
    • Gastrostomy Tube Study
    • Jejunostomy Tube Evaluation
    • Feeding Tube X-ray with Dye

    CPT Codes:

    • 49465: Contrast injection(s) for radiological evaluation of existing gastrostomy, duodenostomy, jejunostomy, gastro-jejunostomy, or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, from a percutaneous approach including image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Central Line Check with Contrast Dye
    • Central Venous Catheter Study
    • Central Line Imaging
    • Contrast Study for Central Access Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 36598: Contrast injection(s) for radiologic evaluation of existing central venous access device, including fluoroscopy, image documentation and report

    Does Dr. George accept my insurance?

    Dr. George accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-3521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. George 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

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Health Plans

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. George's office located?

    Dr. Michael George's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (413) 794-3521

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

    Dr. George's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508145632.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. George?

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

    What is Dr. Michael George's specialty?

    Dr. George is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Boston, MA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. George to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael George affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. George is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, Lowell General Hospital, Emerson Health, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Boston Medical Center 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

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    Is Michael George accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael George is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael George offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. George's office at (413) 794-3521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael George?

    Please contact Dr. George's office at (413) 794-3521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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