35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karson, Internist in Dorchester, MA?
Where did Dr. Karson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica
Is Dr. Karson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Tom Karson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Karson speak?
Dr. Karson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Karson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Karson 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. Karson. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
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. Karson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Tom Karson 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. Karson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karson accept my insurance?
Dr. Karson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karson accept in Dorchester, MA?
Dr. Karson in Dorchester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Karson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Karson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Karson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Karson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497958961.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karson
What is Dr. Tom Karson's specialty?
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.