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Dr. Helen D'couto, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. D'couto, Internist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Helen D'couto, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. D'couto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. D'couto’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. D'couto’s office at (617) 726-2000.

    What languages does Dr. D'couto speak?

    Dr. D'couto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. D'couto treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. D'couto 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. D'couto. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoid
    • Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. D'couto perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Helen D'couto may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. D'couto's office.

    Does Dr. D'couto accept my insurance?

    Dr. D'couto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 726-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. D'couto accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. D'couto 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

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. D'couto's office located?

    Dr. Helen D'couto's Primary Practice

    55 Fruit St

    Boston, MA 02114

    (617) 726-2000

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    Dr. Helen D'couto's Practice 2

    2014 Washington St

    Newton, MA 02462

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    Dr. Helen D'couto's Practice 3

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

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

    Dr. D'couto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497275028.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. D'couto?

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

    What is Dr. Helen D'couto's specialty?

    Dr. D'couto is a Internist near Boston, MA.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Helen D'couto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. D'couto is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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 Helen D'couto accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Helen D'couto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Helen D'couto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. D'couto's office at (617) 726-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Helen D'couto?

    Please contact Dr. D'couto's office at (617) 726-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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