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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shrager, Internist in Newton, MA?
Dr. Michael Shrager, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shrager is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shrager’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shrager’s office at (617) 964-9070.
What languages does Dr. Shrager speak?
Dr. Shrager and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shrager typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shrager 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. Shrager. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shrager typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Shrager 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. Shrager's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shrager accept my insurance?
Dr. Shrager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 964-9070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shrager accept in Newton, MA?
Dr. Shrager in Newton, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shrager's office located?
Dr. Michael Shrager's Primary Practice
2000 Washington St
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 964-9070
What is Dr. Shrager's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shrager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508483504.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shrager?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shrager
What is Dr. Michael Shrager's specialty?
Dr. Shrager is a Internist near Newton, 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. Michael Shrager affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shrager is affiliated with Emerson Health, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Cheshire Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Indian River 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Shrager accepting new patients in Newton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Shrager is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Shrager offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shrager's office at (617) 964-9070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Shrager?
Please contact Dr. Shrager's office at (617) 964-9070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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