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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Stefater-Richards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stefater-Richards’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Stefater-Richards typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Hyperglycemia
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Other Types of Obesity
- 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
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E668: Other obesity
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Stefater-Richards typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Stefater-Richards' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Margaret Stefater-Richards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stefater-Richards is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 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 Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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