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Dr. Somala Mohammed, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mohammed, Pediatric Surgeon in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Somala Mohammed, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mohammed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mohammed’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mohammed’s office at (617) 355-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Mohammed speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mohammed treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Mohammed 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. Mohammed. 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:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Gangrene
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
    • Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
    • Complicated Appendicitis
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
    • Gangrenous Appendicitis with Peritonitis
    • Localized Appendix Gangrene
    • Infected Appendix with Tissue Death
    • Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendix Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
    • K3531: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis and gangrene, without perforation
    • K37: Unspecified appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Acute Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
    • Sudden Child Feeding Problem
    • Acute Infant Feeding Issue
    • Short-term Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
    • R6331: Pediatric feeding disorder, acute

    Also known as:

    • Soft Windpipe at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Tracheomalacia
    • Floppy Windpipe
    • Congenital Tracheal Softness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q320: Congenital tracheomalacia

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Atresia
    • Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    • Birth Defects
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula
    • Fistulas
    • Blocked Esophagus at Birth
    • Congenital Esophageal Blockage
    • EA
    • EA/TEF
    • Blocked Esophagus with Fistula
    • Congenital Esophageal Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q390: Atresia of esophagus without fistula
    • Q391: Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Also known as:

    • Other Circulatory System Disorder
    • Other Blood Vessel Problems
    • Unspecified Circulatory Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I998: Other disorder of circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
    • Abnormal GI scan
    • Unusual digestive imaging
    • Digestive system imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • After Surgery
    • Digestive Disease
    • Postoperative Digestive Disorders
    • Other GI Complications Post-Op
    • Problems After Digestive Procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K9189: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

    What procedures does Dr. Mohammed perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Mohammed 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. Mohammed. 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:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
    • Gastrostomy Closure
    • Stomach Stoma Closure
    • G-tube Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    Does Dr. Mohammed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mohammed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Mohammed in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • MedImpact

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mohammed's office located?

    Dr. Somala Mohammed's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave # 3

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 355-6000

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    300 Longwood Ave Fegan 3

    Boston Childrens Hospital

    Boston, MA 02115

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

    Dr. Mohammed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558643437.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mohammed?

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

    What is Dr. Somala Mohammed's specialty?

    Dr. Mohammed is a Pediatric Surgeon near Boston, MA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Mohammed to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Somala Mohammed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mohammed is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Milford Regional Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Beverly Hospital, Emerson Health 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 Somala Mohammed accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Somala Mohammed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Somala Mohammed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mohammed's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Somala Mohammed?

    Please contact Dr. Mohammed's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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