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Dr. Mark Hershey, MD

Dr. Mark Hershey, MD

Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Newton, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hershey, Anesthesiologist in Newton, MA?

    Dr. Mark Hershey, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Newton, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Hershey graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Anesthesiology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hershey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hershey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hershey’s office at (617) 243-6298.

    Where did Dr. Hershey go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Anesthesiology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Hershey board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Hershey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Hershey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hershey typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hershey 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. Hershey. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hershey typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hershey 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. Hershey. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Hershey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hershey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 243-6298 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hershey accept in Newton, MA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Options

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Martin's Point

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hershey's office located?

    Dept Of Anesthesia

    2014 Washington St

    Newton, MA 02462

    (617) 243-6298

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

    Dr. Hershey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396776878.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hershey?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Hershey's specialty?

    Dr. Hershey is an Anesthesiologist near Newton, MA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Mark Hershey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hershey is affiliated with Mid Coast Hospital, Mainegeneral Medical Center, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Northern Light Mercy 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. Mark Hershey accepting new patients in Newton, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Hershey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Hershey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hershey's office at (617) 243-6298 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Hershey?

    Please contact Dr. Hershey's office at (617) 243-6298 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hershey's office located?

    Dr. Hershey's office is located in Newton, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Hershey have?

    Dr. Mark Hershey is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.