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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. She is board certified. 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 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bashar typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bashar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Bashar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Tufts Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 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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