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Who is Dr. Parsons, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Heather Parsons, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Parsons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parsons’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parsons’s office.
What languages does Dr. Parsons speak?
Dr. Parsons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Parsons treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Parsons 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. Parsons. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner right female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites 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
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50311: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
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
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Unknown Site
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer of Unknown Primary
- Secondary Cancer, Unspecified Location
- Cancer of Unknown Origin
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C799: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Parsons perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Heather Parsons may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Parsons' office.
Does Dr. Parsons accept my insurance?
Dr. Parsons 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. Parsons accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Parsons in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Life
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Parsons' office located?
What is Dr. Parsons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parsons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063655710.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parsons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parsons
What is Dr. Heather Parsons's specialty?
Dr. Parsons is a Medical Oncologist near Boston, MA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Parsons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Parsons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Parsons is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dana - Farber Cancer Institute - Longwood Medical Area. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Heather Parsons accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Heather Parsons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Parsons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parsons's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Parsons?
Please contact Dr. Parsons's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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450 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215