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Dr. Lea Sheward

Boston, MA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sheward, Pediatric Nephrologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Lea Sheward is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sheward is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheward’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheward’s office at (617) 355-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Sheward speak?

    Dr. Sheward and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sheward treat?

    As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Sheward 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. Sheward. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Swelling
    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1339: Other hydronephrosis
    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Sheward perform?

    As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Sheward performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sheward. 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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Sheward accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sheward 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. Sheward accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Sheward in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aspire

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Health Pointe

    • Medicaid

    • Point32Health

    • State of Alaska

    • State of Massachusetts

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    Where is Dr. Sheward's office located?

    Dr. Lea Sheward's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 355-6000

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    850 Harrison Ave. 6th Floor Yawkey Bldg

    Pediatric Primary Care & Adolescent Clinic

    Boston, MA 02118

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    Dr. Lea Sheward's Practice 3

    850 Harrison Ave

    Boston, MA 02118

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lea Sheward?

    Dr. Sheward has appointments available at her Boston, MA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Sheward's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sheward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437511631.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheward?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheward

    What is Dr. Lea Sheward's specialty?

    Dr. Sheward is a Pediatric Nephrologist near Boston, MA. A pediatrician specializing in the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidneys and urinary tract. This expert focuses on understanding the mechanisms of kidney damage, evaluating and treating renal diseases, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, addressing hypertension, and overseeing renal replacement therapy. Contact Dr. Sheward to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lea Sheward affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sheward is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Emerson Health 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 Pediatric Nephrologist?

    Explore Pediatric Nephrologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lea Sheward accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Lea Sheward is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lea Sheward offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sheward, or call (617) 355-6000 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Lea Sheward?

    Please contact Dr. Sheward's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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