15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simmons, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Leigh Simmons, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Simmons graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office at (617) 726-2368.
Where did Dr. Simmons go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Simmons board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Leigh Simmons, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?
Dr. Simmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simmons treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- FSHD
- Facio-Scapulo-Humeral MD
- Landouzy-Dejerine Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7102: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Which procedures does Dr. Simmons perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Leigh Simmons may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simmons' office.
Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?
Dr. Simmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 726-2368 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simmons accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Simmons 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?
What is Dr. Simmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437279478.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simmons
What is Dr. Leigh Simmons's specialty?
Dr. Simmons is a Internist near Boston, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Simmons to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Leigh Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simmons is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Concord Hospital – Laconia 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Leigh Simmons accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Leigh Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leigh Simmons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (617) 726-2368 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leigh Simmons?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (617) 726-2368 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leigh Simmons have?
Dr. Leigh Simmons is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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