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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kriegel, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Gila Kriegel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Kriegel graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University, completed her residency at Boston City Hospital, and is currently affiliated with Beth Israel Hospital. Dr. Kriegel is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, French, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kriegel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kriegel’s office at (617) 754-9600.
Where did Dr. Kriegel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston City Hospital
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
What languages does Dr. Kriegel speak?
Dr. Kriegel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
Russian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kriegel typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kriegel 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. Kriegel. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11319: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy without macular edema
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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 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:
- 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kriegel typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gila Kriegel 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. Kriegel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kriegel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kriegel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 754-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kriegel accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kriegel 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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other TPA
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kriegel's office located?
What is Dr. Kriegel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kriegel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750328944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kriegel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kriegel
What is Dr. Gila Kriegel's specialty?
Dr. Kriegel 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. Gila Kriegel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kriegel is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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 Gila Kriegel accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Gila Kriegel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gila Kriegel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kriegel's office at (617) 754-9600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gila Kriegel?
Please contact Dr. Kriegel's office at (617) 754-9600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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