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Dr. Karen Blumenthal, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blumenthal, Internist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Karen Blumenthal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Blumenthal is currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Blumenthal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blumenthal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blumenthal’s office at (857) 282-0777.

    Where did Dr. Blumenthal go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania

    What languages does Dr. Blumenthal speak?

    Dr. Blumenthal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Blumenthal typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Blumenthal 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. Blumenthal. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J438: Other emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Blumenthal typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Blumenthal may include:

    Please contact Dr. Blumenthal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Blumenthal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blumenthal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (857) 282-0777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blumenthal accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Blumenthal 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Blumenthal's office located?

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St

    Boston, MA 02114

    (857) 282-0777

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    Dr. Karen Blumenthal's Practice 2

    440 Foley St

    Somerville, MA 02145

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    What is Dr. Blumenthal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Blumenthal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922362482.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blumenthal?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blumenthal

    What is Dr. Karen Blumenthal's specialty?

    Dr. Blumenthal 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. Karen Blumenthal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blumenthal is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Emerson Health, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Mount Auburn 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Karen Blumenthal accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Blumenthal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Blumenthal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blumenthal's office at (857) 282-0777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Blumenthal?

    Please contact Dr. Blumenthal's office at (857) 282-0777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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