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Dr. Alana Franklin, MD

Chestnut Hill, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franklin, Family Medicine Specialist in Chestnut Hill, MA?

    Dr. Alana Franklin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chestnut Hill, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Franklin graduated from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Franklin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franklin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franklin’s office at (781) 235-7900.

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

    • Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Franklin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Franklin treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Franklin 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. Franklin. 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 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Psychological Assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
    • Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: 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:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
    • Blood Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Glucose Tolerance)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Oral)
    • Glucose Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7302: Impaired glucose tolerance (oral)

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Franklin perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alana Franklin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Franklin's office.

    Does Dr. Franklin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Franklin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 235-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Franklin accept in Chestnut Hill, MA?

    Dr. Franklin in Chestnut Hill, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Plans

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Franklin's office located?

    Dr. Alana Franklin's Primary Practice

    25 Boylston St Ste 312

    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

    (781) 235-7900

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    Dr. Alana Franklin's Practice 2

    2014 Washington St

    Newton, MA 02462

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    Dr. Alana Franklin's Practice 3

    173 Worcester St

    Wellesley, MA 02481

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

    Dr. Franklin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588898720.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franklin?

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

    What is Dr. Alana Franklin's specialty?

    Dr. Franklin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chestnut Hill, MA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Franklin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alana Franklin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Franklin is affiliated with Emerson Health, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Speare Memorial Hospital, York Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River 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 Alana Franklin accepting new patients in Chestnut Hill, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Alana Franklin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alana Franklin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (781) 235-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alana Franklin?

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (781) 235-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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