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Dr. Joel Hudgins, MD
Boston, MA
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hudgins, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Joel Hudgins, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Hudgins graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program A. Dr. Hudgins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hudgins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hudgins’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Where did Dr. Hudgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program A
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Hudgins board certified as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Hudgins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hudgins speak?
Dr. Hudgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hudgins typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hudgins 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. Hudgins. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hudgins typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Hudgins may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hudgins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hudgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Hudgins 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. Hudgins accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Hudgins 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Mass General Brigham
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hudgins' office located?
What is Dr. Hudgins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hudgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992826945.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hudgins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hudgins
What is Dr. Joel Hudgins's specialty?
Dr. Hudgins is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Is this Dr. Joel Hudgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hudgins is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, Ma, South County Hospital Campus, Emerson Health, The Miriam Hospital, Lowell General 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joel Hudgins accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Joel Hudgins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Hudgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hudgins's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Hudgins?
Please contact Dr. Hudgins's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Hudgins have?
Dr. Joel Hudgins is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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