TB
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bouton, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Tara Bouton, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bouton is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bouton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bouton’s office.
What languages does Dr. Bouton speak?
Dr. Bouton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does Dr. Bouton treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bouton 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. Bouton. 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:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Skin Test Result
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
- Positive TB Skin Test
- Tuberculin Reaction
- TB Test Induration
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
- R7611: Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis in Other Body Parts
- Tuberculosis of Lung Lining
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis of Lymph Nodes
- Tuberculosis
- Pleural Disorder
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB in Other Locations
- Systemic Tuberculosis
- Tuberculous Pleuritis
- TB Pleurisy
- Pleural Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Scrofula
- TB lymphadenitis
- Glandular TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- A1889: Tuberculosis of other sites
- A156: Tuberculous pleurisy
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A182: Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Exposure
- Tuberculosis
- TB Exposure
- Suspected TB contact
- Tuberculosis contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z201: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis
- TB
- Consumption
- Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8611: Personal history of tuberculosis
Which procedures does Dr. Bouton perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tara Bouton may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bouton's office.
Does Dr. Bouton accept my insurance?
Dr. Bouton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bouton accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Bouton 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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bouton's office located?
What is Dr. Bouton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bouton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760743686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bouton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bouton
What is Dr. Tara Bouton's specialty?
Dr. Bouton is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Bouton to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Tara Bouton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bouton is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Tara Bouton accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Tara Bouton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tara Bouton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bouton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Bouton?
Please contact Dr. Bouton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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