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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shepherd, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Fitzgerald Shepherd, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shepherd is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shepherd’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shepherd’s office at (413) 794-1767.
What languages does Dr. Shepherd speak?
Dr. Shepherd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Shepherd treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shepherd 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. Shepherd. 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:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Which procedures does Dr. Shepherd perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Fitzgerald Shepherd may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shepherd's office.
Does Dr. Shepherd accept my insurance?
Dr. Shepherd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-1767 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shepherd accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shepherd 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
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shepherd's office located?
Dr. Fitzgerald Shepherd's Primary Practice
88 East Newton St
Boston, MA 02118
(413) 794-1767
What is Dr. Shepherd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629485016.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shepherd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shepherd
What is Dr. Fitzgerald Shepherd's specialty?
Dr. Shepherd 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.
Contact Dr. Shepherd to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Fitzgerald Shepherd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shepherd 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 Internist?
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Is Fitzgerald Shepherd accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Fitzgerald Shepherd is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fitzgerald Shepherd offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office at (413) 794-1767 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fitzgerald Shepherd?
Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office at (413) 794-1767 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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