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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baras, Pediatrician in Roxbury, MA?
Dr. Samantha Baras, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Roxbury, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Baras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baras’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baras’s office at (617) 442-8800.
What languages does Dr. Baras speak?
Dr. Baras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Baras treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Baras 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. Baras. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
What procedures does Dr. Baras perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Baras 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. Baras. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Baras accept my insurance?
Dr. Baras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 442-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baras accept in Roxbury, MA?
Dr. Baras in Roxbury, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baras' office located?
What is Dr. Baras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548522980.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baras
What is Dr. Samantha Baras's specialty?
Dr. Baras is a Pediatrician near Roxbury, MA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Baras to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samantha Baras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baras 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Samantha Baras accepting new patients in Roxbury, MA?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Baras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Baras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baras's office at (617) 442-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Baras?
Please contact Dr. Baras's office at (617) 442-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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