Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bashar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Roxbury, MA?
Dr. Bela Bashar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Roxbury, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bashar graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Boston Medical Center, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bashar is fluent in English, Bengali, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bashar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bashar’s office at (617) 442-8800.
Where did Dr. Bashar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Boston University Medical Center Program
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Bashar board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bela Bashar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bashar speak?
Dr. Bashar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bashar treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bashar 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. Bashar. 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:
- 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:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Class 3 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
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- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, 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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bashar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bela Bashar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bashar's office.
Does Dr. Bashar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bashar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 442-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bashar accept in Roxbury, MA?
Dr. Bashar in Roxbury, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bashar's office located?
What is Dr. Bashar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bashar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003944604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bashar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bashar
What is Dr. Bela Bashar's specialty?
Dr. Bashar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Roxbury, MA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Bashar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bela Bashar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bashar is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Lowell General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton 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 Bela Bashar accepting new patients in Roxbury, MA?
Yes, Dr. Bela Bashar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bela Bashar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bashar's office at (617) 442-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bela Bashar?
Please contact Dr. Bashar's office at (617) 442-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bela Bashar have?
Dr. Bela Bashar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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