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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Teng, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Alexander Teng, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Teng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Teng’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Teng’s office at (978) 283-4000.
What languages does Dr. Teng speak?
Dr. Teng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Teng typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Teng 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. Teng. 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:
- 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Teng typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Teng may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Teng's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Teng accept my insurance?
Dr. Teng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 283-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Teng accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Teng 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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Point32Health
St Francis Health System & St John Health System
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Teng's office located?
Dr. Alexander Teng's Primary Practice
330 Brookline Ave # E
Boston, MA 02215
(978) 283-4000
What is Dr. Teng's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Teng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124413752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Teng?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Teng
What is Dr. Alexander Teng's specialty?
Dr. Teng is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Boston, MA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Alexander Teng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Teng is affiliated with Emerson Health, 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexander Teng accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Teng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Teng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Teng's office at (978) 283-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Teng?
Please contact Dr. Teng's office at (978) 283-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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