MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dexter, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Mark Dexter, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dexter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dexter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dexter’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Dexter speak?
Dr. Dexter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dexter typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dexter 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. Dexter. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dexter typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Dexter may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Dexter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dexter accept my insurance?
Dr. Dexter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dexter accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Dexter in Boston, 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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dexter's office located?
What is Dr. Dexter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dexter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033408513.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dexter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dexter
What is Dr. Mark Dexter's specialty?
Dr. Dexter is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Mark Dexter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dexter is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Elliot 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mark Dexter accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Dexter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Dexter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dexter's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Dexter?
Please contact Dr. Dexter's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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