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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stefater-Richards, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Margaret Stefater-Richards, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Stefater-Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stefater-Richards’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stefater-Richards’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Stefater-Richards speak?
Dr. Stefater-Richards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Stefater-Richards treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Stefater-Richards 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. Stefater-Richards. 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
- E1069: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Other Types of Obesity
- Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Class 3 Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E668: Other obesity
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
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:
- Low Blood Sugar
- Hypoglycemia
- Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia)
- Blood Sugar Drop
- Sugar Crash
ICD-10 Codes:
- E162: Hypoglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Also known as:
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Arginine vasopressin deficiency
- Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency
- Water Diabetes
- Central Diabetes Insipidus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E232: Diabetes insipidus
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Which procedures does Dr. Stefater-Richards perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Margaret Stefater-Richards may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Stefater-Richards' office.
Does Dr. Stefater-Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Stefater-Richards 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. Stefater-Richards accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Stefater-Richards 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
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stefater-Richards' office located?
Dr. Margaret Stefater-Richards' Primary Practice
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
What is Dr. Stefater-Richards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stefater-Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194090571.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stefater-Richards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stefater-Richards
What is Dr. Margaret Stefater-Richards's specialty?
Dr. Stefater-Richards is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Boston, MA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Stefater-Richards to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Margaret Stefater-Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stefater-Richards is affiliated with Boston 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
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Is Margaret Stefater-Richards accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Stefater-Richards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margaret Stefater-Richards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stefater-Richards's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margaret Stefater-Richards?
Please contact Dr. Stefater-Richards's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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