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Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kantrowitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kantrowitz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kantrowitz’s office at (617) 506-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Kantrowitz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kantrowitz treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Kantrowitz 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. Kantrowitz. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Kantrowitz perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kantrowitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kantrowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 506-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kantrowitz 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kantrowitz's office located?

    Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz's Primary Practice

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

    (617) 506-4000

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    Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz's Practice 2

    2100 Dorchester Ave

    Boston, MA 02124

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

    Dr. Kantrowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871055749.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kantrowitz?

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

    What is Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz's specialty?

    Dr. Kantrowitz 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. Kantrowitz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kantrowitz is affiliated with Tufts 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 Jacob Kantrowitz accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kantrowitz's office at (617) 506-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jacob Kantrowitz?

    Please contact Dr. Kantrowitz's office at (617) 506-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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