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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Himmelstein, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kathryn Himmelstein, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Himmelstein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Himmelstein’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Himmelstein’s office at (617) 724-9248.
What languages does Dr. Himmelstein speak?
Dr. Himmelstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Himmelstein treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Himmelstein 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. Himmelstein. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Himmelstein perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kathryn Himmelstein may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Himmelstein's office.
Does Dr. Himmelstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Himmelstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 724-9248 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Himmelstein accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Himmelstein in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Himmelstein's office located?
Dr. Kathryn Himmelstein's Practice 2
801 Massachusetts Ave # 2
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 414-7019
What is Dr. Himmelstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Himmelstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548752140.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Himmelstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Himmelstein
What is Dr. Kathryn Himmelstein's specialty?
Dr. Himmelstein is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Himmelstein to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kathryn Himmelstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Himmelstein 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Kathryn Himmelstein accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Himmelstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Himmelstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Himmelstein's office at (617) 724-9248 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Himmelstein?
Please contact Dr. Himmelstein's office at (617) 724-9248 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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