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Dr. Shusmita Dhar, MD

Boston, MA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dhar, Internist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Shusmita Dhar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Dhar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhar’s office.

    Is Dr. Dhar board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Shusmita Dhar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Dhar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dhar treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Dhar 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. Dhar. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Dhar perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shusmita Dhar may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dhar's office.

    Does Dr. Dhar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Dhar 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dhar's office located?

    Dr. Shusmita Dhar's Primary Practice

    53 State St Ste 106

    Boston, MA 02109

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    Dr. Shusmita Dhar's Practice 2

    300 Needham St Ste 1B

    Newton, MA 02464

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    Dr. Shusmita Dhar's Practice 3

    640 Centre St

    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

    (617) 732-7432

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

    Dr. Dhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255467965.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhar?

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

    What is Dr. Shusmita Dhar's specialty?

    Dr. Dhar 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. Dhar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shusmita Dhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dhar is affiliated with Emerson Health 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?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Shusmita Dhar accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Shusmita Dhar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shusmita Dhar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dhar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shusmita Dhar?

    Please contact Dr. Dhar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shusmita Dhar have?

    Dr. Shusmita Dhar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

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