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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bowers, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Elizabeth Bowers is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bowers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowers’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowers’s office at (857) 203-4452.
What languages does Dr. Bowers speak?
Dr. Bowers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Bowers typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Bowers 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. Bowers. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
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:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
Also known as:
- Cancer-Related Fatigue
- Cancer
- Fatigue
- Cancer Fatigue
- Cancer exhaustion
- Tiredness from cancer
- Chemotherapy fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R530: Neoplastic (malignant) related fatigue
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Bowers typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Bowers may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Bowers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bowers accept my insurance?
Dr. Bowers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (857) 203-4452 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bowers accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Bowers 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
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bowers' office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Bowers' Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(857) 203-4452
What is Dr. Bowers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477821346.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bowers
What is Dr. Elizabeth Bowers's specialty?
Dr. Bowers is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Boston, MA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Bowers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bowers is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elizabeth Bowers accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Bowers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Bowers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bowers's office at (857) 203-4452 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Bowers?
Please contact Dr. Bowers's office at (857) 203-4452 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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