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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poorvu, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Philip Poorvu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Poorvu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poorvu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poorvu’s office.
What languages does Dr. Poorvu speak?
Dr. Poorvu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Poorvu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Poorvu 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. Poorvu. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Poorvu typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Poorvu 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. Poorvu. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Poorvu accept my insurance?
Dr. Poorvu 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. Poorvu accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Poorvu in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Poorvu's office located?
What is Dr. Poorvu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poorvu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154683779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poorvu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poorvu
What is Dr. Philip Poorvu's specialty?
Dr. Poorvu is a Internist near Boston, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Philip Poorvu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poorvu is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Emerson Health, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Elliot 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 Philip Poorvu accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Philip Poorvu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philip Poorvu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poorvu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philip Poorvu?
Please contact Dr. Poorvu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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