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Dr. Brian Wishart, DO

Physiatrist, Pediatric Physiatrist

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wishart, Physiatrist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Brian Wishart, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wishart is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wishart’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wishart’s office at (617) 952-5229.

    What languages does Dr. Wishart speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wishart typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wishart 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. Wishart. 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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wishart typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wishart 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. Wishart. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Wishart accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wishart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 952-5229 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wishart accept in Boston, MA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Baystate Health

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicaid

    • Point32Health

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    Where is Dr. Wishart's office located?

    Dr. Brian Wishart's Primary Practice

    55 Fruit St

    Boston, MA 02114

    (617) 952-5229

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    Dr. Brian Wishart's Practice 2

    300 1st Ave

    Charlestown, MA 02129

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

    Dr. Wishart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407299555.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wishart?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Wishart's specialty?

    Dr. Wishart is a Physiatrist near Boston, MA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Brian Wishart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wishart is affiliated with Emerson Health, Rhode Island Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Elliot 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

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    Is Dr. Brian Wishart accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Wishart is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Wishart offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wishart's office at (617) 952-5229 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Wishart?

    Please contact Dr. Wishart's office at (617) 952-5229 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wishart's office located?

    Dr. Wishart's offices are located in Boston, MA and Charlestown, MA.