Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desrochers, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Laura Desrochers, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Desrochers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desrochers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desrochers’s office at (617) 667-7000.
What languages does Dr. Desrochers speak?
Dr. Desrochers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Desrochers typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Desrochers 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. Desrochers. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Desrochers typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Desrochers 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
Please contact Dr. Desrochers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desrochers accept my insurance?
Dr. Desrochers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desrochers accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Desrochers in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desrochers' office located?
What is Dr. Desrochers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desrochers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861052227.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desrochers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desrochers
What is Dr. Laura Desrochers's specialty?
Dr. Desrochers is a Internist near Boston, MA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Laura Desrochers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desrochers is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Tufts Medical Center, Boston Medical 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Desrochers accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Desrochers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Desrochers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desrochers's office at (617) 667-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Desrochers?
Please contact Dr. Desrochers's office at (617) 667-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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