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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friend, Pediatrician in East Boston, MA?
Dr. Stephanie Friend, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in East Boston, MA. Dr. Friend is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friend’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friend’s office at (617) 569-5800.
What languages does Dr. Friend speak?
Dr. Friend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Friend typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Friend 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. Friend. 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:
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Friend typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Friend may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Friend's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Friend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 569-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friend accept in East Boston, MA?
Dr. Friend in East Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BMC Health System
Medicaid
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Friend's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Friend affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Friend has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Friend's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255710174.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friend
What is Dr. Stephanie Friend's specialty?
Dr. Friend is a Pediatrician near East Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is Dr. Stephanie Friend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friend is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Stephanie Friend accepting new patients in East Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Friend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Friend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friend's office at (617) 569-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephanie Friend?
Please contact Dr. Friend's office at (617) 569-5800 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Friend's office located?
Dr. Friend's office is located in East Boston, MA.
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