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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hickey, Critical Care Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sean Hickey, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hickey graduated from University of California and completed his residency at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego. Dr. Hickey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hickey’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hickey’s office at (617) 724-5140.
Where did Dr. Hickey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Hickey speak?
Dr. Hickey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Hickey typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Hickey 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. Hickey. 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:
- General Burn Injury
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
- Injury, unknown location
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Hickey typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Hickey 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. Hickey. 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:
- Small Burn Treatment
- Burns
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
CPT Codes:
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Hickey accept my insurance?
Dr. Hickey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 724-5140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hickey accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Hickey 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 Shield of California
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hickey's office located?
What is Dr. Hickey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hickey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952669699.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hickey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hickey
What is Dr. Sean Hickey's specialty?
Dr. Hickey is a Critical Care Surgeon near Boston, MA.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Sean Hickey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hickey is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp 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
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Is Sean Hickey accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Sean Hickey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Hickey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hickey's office at (617) 724-5140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Hickey?
Please contact Dr. Hickey's office at (617) 724-5140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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