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Dr. Bernice Burkarth, MD
Medford, MA
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burkarth, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Medford, MA?
Dr. Bernice Burkarth, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Medford, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Burkarth completed her residency at Albany Med Center Hospital. Dr. Burkarth is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burkarth’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burkarth’s office at (772) 807-6425.
Where did Dr. Burkarth go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Center Hospital
What languages does Dr. Burkarth speak?
Dr. Burkarth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Burkarth treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Burkarth 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. Burkarth. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
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
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
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
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
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:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Esophageal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Burkarth perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Bernice Burkarth may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Burkarth's office.
Does Dr. Burkarth accept my insurance?
Dr. Burkarth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (772) 807-6425 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burkarth accept in Medford, MA?
Dr. Burkarth in Medford, 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
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Burkarth's office located?
Dr. Bernice Burkarth's Primary Practice
170 Governors Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(772) 807-6425
What is Dr. Burkarth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burkarth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194715367.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burkarth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burkarth
What is Dr. Bernice Burkarth's specialty?
Dr. Burkarth is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Medford, MA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Burkarth to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bernice Burkarth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burkarth is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Merrimackhealth Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Tufts Medical Center, Parkland Medical Center 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 Bernice Burkarth accepting new patients in Medford, MA?
Yes, Dr. Bernice Burkarth is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bernice Burkarth offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burkarth's office at (772) 807-6425 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bernice Burkarth?
Please contact Dr. Burkarth's office at (772) 807-6425 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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