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Dr. Michael Dennis, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dennis, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Michael Dennis, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dennis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dennis’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dennis’s office at (617) 414-5951.

    What languages does Dr. Dennis speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dennis treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Dennis 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. Dennis. 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:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
    • Nasopharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Nasopharynx
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
    • C119: Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified
    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Mouth Malignancy
    • Oral Carcinoma
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Tongue Carcinoma
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
    • C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Head Cancer
    • Neck Cancer
    • Facial Cancer
    • Malignant Head and Neck Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

    What procedures does Dr. Dennis perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Dennis performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dennis. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Nasopharyngoscopy
    • Nasal Endoscopy
    • Throat Endoscopy
    • Scope of Nose and Throat

    CPT Codes:

    • 92511: Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Dennis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dennis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-5951 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dennis accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Dennis 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dennis' office located?

    Dr. Michael Dennis' Primary Practice

    450 Brookline Ave

    Boston, MA 02215

    (617) 414-5951

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    Dr. Michael Dennis' Practice 2

    725 Albany St

    Boston, MA 02118

    (617) 414-5951

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    Dr. Michael Dennis' Practice 3

    3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 829

    La Jolla, CA 92093

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

    Dr. Dennis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629519855.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dennis?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Dennis's specialty?

    Dr. Dennis is a Medical Oncologist near Boston, MA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Dennis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Dennis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis is affiliated with Emerson Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA, Concord Hospital 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 Michael Dennis accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Dennis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Dennis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dennis's office at (617) 414-5951 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Dennis?

    Please contact Dr. Dennis's office at (617) 414-5951 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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