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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berg, Pulmonologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Katherine Berg, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Berg graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed her residency at Tufts Med Center. Dr. Berg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berg’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berg’s office at (617) 667-5864.
Where did Dr. Berg go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tufts Med Center | Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus | University of Massachusetts Med School
Is Dr. Berg board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Berg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Berg speak?
Dr. Berg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Berg typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Berg 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. Berg. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Berg typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Berg may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Berg's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Berg accept my insurance?
Dr. Berg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berg accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Berg 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Other TPA
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Berg's office located?
What is Dr. Berg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982814869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berg
What is Dr. Katherine Berg's specialty?
Dr. Berg is a Pulmonologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Katherine Berg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berg is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Katherine Berg accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Berg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Berg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berg's office at (617) 667-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Berg?
Please contact Dr. Berg's office at (617) 667-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Berg have?
Dr. Katherine Berg is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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