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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Francis, Nephrologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Jean Francis, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Francis is fluent in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Francis’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Francis’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Francis?
Dr. Jean Francis, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Francis empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Kidney Disease, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Francis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Francis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Lebanese University-School Of Medicine | Universite Libanaise
What languages does Dr. Francis speak?
Dr. Francis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Francis treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Francis 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. Francis. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Side Effects from Cancer or Immune-Suppressing Drugs
- Drug Reactions
- Chemotherapy side effects
- Immunosuppressant reactions
- Adverse effects of cancer drugs
- Drug sensitivity to immune suppressants
ICD-10 Codes:
- T451X5A: Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs, initial encounter
- T451X5D: Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplantation
- Renal Transplant Problem
- Kidney Graft Issue
- Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Preventive Health Measures
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Specific Prophylactic Treatment
- Disease Prevention Visit
- Health Protection Measures
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Platelet Disorder
- Atypical HUS
- aHUS
- Non-infection HUS
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5939: Other hemolytic-uremic syndrome
Also known as:
- Blood clot disorder (Thrombotic microangiopathy)
- TMA
- Microvascular thrombosis
- Small vessel clotting disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3110: Thrombotic microangiopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Francis perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jean Francis may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Francis' office.
Does Dr. Francis accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Francis accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Francis in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Francis' office located?
What is Dr. Francis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528244381.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Francis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Francis
What is Dr. Jean Francis's specialty?
Dr. Francis is a Nephrologist near Boston, MA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Francis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jean Francis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Francis is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jean Francis accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jean Francis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jean Francis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Francis's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jean Francis?
Please contact Dr. Francis's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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