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Dr. Kathleen Joyce, MD

Braintree, MA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joyce, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Braintree, MA?

    Dr. Kathleen Joyce, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Braintree, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Joyce completed her residency at St Margaret'S Hosp For Women, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Joyce is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joyce’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joyce’s office at (781) 843-2229.

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

    • Residency: St Margaret'S Hosp For Women, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    • Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma

    Is Dr. Joyce board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Joyce, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Joyce speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Joyce treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Joyce 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. Joyce. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision
    • Routine pregnancy check-ups
    • Standard antenatal care
    • Normal pregnancy supervision
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
    • Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Depression Screening
    • Maternal Depression Check
    • PPD Screening
    • New Mother Depression Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Menometrorrhagia
    • Irregular Heavy Bleeding
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Postmenopausal Vaginitis
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginitis
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
    • Atrophic Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • 36 Weeks Pregnant
    • 37 Weeks Pregnant
    • Pregnancy
    • Nine months pregnant
    • Week 36 of gestation
    • Full term pregnancy
    • Gestation at 37 weeks
    • 37th week of pregnancy
    • Full-term pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3A36: 36 weeks gestation of pregnancy
    • Z3A37: 37 weeks gestation of pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Cervical Cell Findings
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Abnormal Pap Smear
    • Unusual Cervical Cells
    • Atypical Cervical Cells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87618: Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from cervix uteri

    Also known as:

    • History of Cervical Dysplasia
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Past abnormal cervical cells
    • Previous precancerous cervical changes
    • History of abnormal Pap smear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87410: Personal history of cervical dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
    • Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
    • GDM with Insulin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled

    What procedures does Dr. Joyce perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Joyce 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. Joyce. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Does Dr. Joyce accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joyce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 843-2229 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joyce accept in Braintree, MA?

    Dr. Joyce in Braintree, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Joyce's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Joyce's Primary Practice

    15 Braintree Hill Park Ste 201

    Braintree, MA 02184

    (781) 843-2229

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    Dr. Kathleen Joyce's Practice 2

    15 Rockdale St

    Braintree, MA 02184

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    Dr. Kathleen Joyce's Practice 3

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

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

    Dr. Joyce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932161890.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joyce?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Joyce's specialty?

    Dr. Joyce is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Braintree, MA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Joyce to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathleen Joyce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Joyce is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Lowell General 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 Kathleen Joyce accepting new patients in Braintree, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Joyce is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Joyce offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joyce's office at (781) 843-2229 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Joyce?

    Please contact Dr. Joyce's office at (781) 843-2229 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Joyce have?

    Dr. Kathleen Joyce is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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