32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spar, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Ellen Spar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Spar graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed her residency at Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Spar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spar’s office at (617) 421-1000.
Where did Dr. Spar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine | Mt Auburn Hospital | Mount Auburn Hospital | Mount Auburn Hospital Program
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Spar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Spar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Spar speak?
Dr. Spar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Spar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Spar 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. Spar. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Spar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Spar 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. Spar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Spar accept my insurance?
Dr. Spar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 421-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spar accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Spar in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Spar's office located?
What is Dr. Spar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285686386.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spar
What is Dr. Ellen Spar's specialty?
Dr. Spar is a Internist near Boston, 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. Ellen Spar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spar is affiliated with Emerson Health, Boston Medical Center, Mount Auburn 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ellen Spar accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Spar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ellen Spar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spar's office at (617) 421-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ellen Spar?
Please contact Dr. Spar's office at (617) 421-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ellen Spar have?
Dr. Ellen Spar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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