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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcalvin, Pediatrician in Boston, MA?
Dr. James Mcalvin, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Mcalvin graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, completed his residency at EMORY HEALTHCARE, and is currently affiliated with Childrens Hospital Boston. Dr. Mcalvin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcalvin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcalvin’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Where did Dr. Mcalvin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: EMORY HEALTHCARE
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Mcalvin board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. James Mcalvin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Mcalvin speak?
Dr. Mcalvin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mcalvin typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mcalvin 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. Mcalvin. 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:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mcalvin typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. James Mcalvin may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Mcalvin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mcalvin accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcalvin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcalvin accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Mcalvin in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baystate Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mcalvin's office located?
What is Dr. Mcalvin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcalvin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770628083.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcalvin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcalvin
What is Dr. James Mcalvin's specialty?
Dr. Mcalvin is a Pediatrician near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. James Mcalvin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcalvin is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Albany 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Mcalvin accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. James Mcalvin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Mcalvin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcalvin's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Mcalvin?
Please contact Dr. Mcalvin's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Mcalvin have?
Dr. James Mcalvin is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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