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Dr. Paul Geltman, MD

Pediatrician

Cambridge, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Geltman, Pediatrician in Cambridge, MA?

    Dr. Paul Geltman, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Cambridge, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Geltman graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Pediatrics. Dr. Geltman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Geltman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Geltman’s office at (617) 665-1264.

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

    • Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Pediatrics | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Geltman board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Geltman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Geltman speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Geltman typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Geltman 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. Geltman. 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:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Geltman typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Geltman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Geltman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Geltman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 665-1264 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Geltman accept in Cambridge, MA?

    Dr. Geltman in Cambridge, 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

    • BMC Health System

    • Cigna Group

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

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    Where is Dr. Geltman's office located?

    Cambridge Pediatrics

    1493 Cambridge St

    Cambridge, MA 02139

    (617) 665-1264

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    Dr. Paul Geltman's Practice 2

    415 Columbia Rd

    Boston, MA 02125

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    Dr. Paul Geltman's Practice 3

    736 Cambridge St

    Boston, MA 02135

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

    Dr. Geltman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942367206.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Geltman?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Geltman's specialty?

    Dr. Geltman is a Pediatrician near Cambridge, 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. Paul Geltman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Geltman 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. Paul Geltman accepting new patients in Cambridge, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Geltman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Geltman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Geltman's office at (617) 665-1264 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Geltman?

    Please contact Dr. Geltman's office at (617) 665-1264 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Geltman's office located?

    Dr. Geltman's offices are located in Cambridge, MA and Boston, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Geltman have?

    Dr. Paul Geltman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.