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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ship, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Amy Ship, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Ship is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ship’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ship’s office at (617) 421-5804.
Where did Dr. Ship go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Ship speak?
Dr. Ship and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ship typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ship 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. Ship. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ship typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amy Ship 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
Please contact Dr. Ship's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ship accept my insurance?
Dr. Ship accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 421-5804 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ship accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Ship 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ship's office located?
What is Dr. Ship's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972523397.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ship?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ship
What is Dr. Amy Ship's specialty?
Dr. Ship is a Internist near Boston, MA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Amy Ship affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ship is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amy Ship accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Amy Ship is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amy Ship offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ship's office at (617) 421-5804 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amy Ship?
Please contact Dr. Ship's office at (617) 421-5804 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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