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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lero, Internist in Framingham, MA?
Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Framingham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lero is currently affiliated with Carney Hospital. Dr. Lero is fluent in English and Filipino; Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lero’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lero’s office at (508) 363-5000.
Is Dr. Lero board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lero speak?
Dr. Lero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino; Pilipino
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lero typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lero 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. Lero. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lero typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero 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. Lero's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lero accept my insurance?
Dr. Lero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 363-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lero accept in Framingham, MA?
Dr. Lero in Framingham, 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
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lero's office located?
Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero's Primary Practice
115 Lincoln St
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 363-5000
What is Dr. Lero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235309014.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lero
What is Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero's specialty?
Dr. Lero is a Internist near Framingham, 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. Ritche Mikl Lero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lero is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, Ma, Metrowest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Ritche Mikl Lero accepting new patients in Framingham, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lero's office at (508) 363-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ritche Mikl Lero?
Please contact Dr. Lero's office at (508) 363-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero have?
Dr. Ritche Mikl Lero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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