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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parsons, Trauma Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Charles Parsons, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Parsons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parsons’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parsons’s office at (617) 632-9922.
What languages does Dr. Parsons speak?
Dr. Parsons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Parsons typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Parsons 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. Parsons. 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 Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Parsons typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Parsons performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Parsons. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Parsons accept my insurance?
Dr. Parsons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-9922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parsons accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Parsons 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
BMC Health System
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Other TPA
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Parsons' office located?
What is Dr. Parsons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parsons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013158021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parsons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parsons
What is Dr. Charles Parsons's specialty?
Dr. Parsons is a Trauma Surgeon near Boston, MA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Charles Parsons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parsons is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Mount Auburn 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
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Is Charles Parsons accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Parsons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Parsons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parsons's office at (617) 632-9922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Parsons?
Please contact Dr. Parsons's office at (617) 632-9922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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