Compare 338 pulmonologists in Boston, MA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
338
Pulmonologists
100%
Accepting patients
90%
Most common: MD
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Boston is arguably the most medically dense city in America. Harvard, Tufts, and BU medical schools feed a hospital ecosystem that includes Mass General, Brigham and Women's, and Beth Israel Deaconess, all within a few miles of each other. The challenge here is not finding a provider but choosing the right system for your needs.
Boston has 338 pulmonologists. The most common credential is MD (90%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
The Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Fenway-Kenmore is the densest concentration of hospitals and research centers in the country, home to Brigham and Women's, Dana-Farber, and Boston Children's. Mass General sits on the north end of the city near Beacon Hill. The MBTA Green Line connects both campuses, and most patients use a mix of T, bus, and rideshare to navigate between systems.
Providers practice throughout Boston. Beacon Hill is steps from Massachusetts General Hospital, one of the top-ranked hospitals in the nation. Back Bay is near the Longwood Medical Area, with specialist offices along Boylston and Newbury Streets. South End is boston Medical Center, the city's largest safety-net hospital, is located in this diverse, vibrant neighborhood. Cambridge (nearby) is mount Auburn Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance serve the city across the Charles River, near Harvard and MIT.
Nearby hospitals include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Local training programs run through Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Boston has the highest concentration of hospitals and medical research institutions per capita of any US city.
The first visit includes a review of your symptoms, smoking history, environmental exposures, and current medications. The pulmonologist will listen to your lungs and may order pulmonary function tests (PFTs), which measure how well your lungs move air and exchange oxygen. PFTs involve breathing into a mouthpiece in various patterns. You may also need imaging or a bronchoscopy depending on your symptoms.
Most Boston hospital systems use their own patient portals (Mass General Brigham Patient Gateway, Beth Israel MyChart). If you see providers across systems, you will manage multiple portals. Ask for printed records to share between systems when needed.
See a pulmonologist for a chronic cough lasting more than eight weeks, shortness of breath that worsens over time, COPD management, severe or hard-to-control asthma, recurrent pneumonia, abnormal chest imaging (nodules, masses, scarring), coughing up blood, occupational lung exposures (asbestos, silica), or sleep-disordered breathing that a sleep study has confirmed.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Pulmonary function test: $150-500 · Chest CT: $300-3,000 · Bronchoscopy: $1,500-5,000
Cold winters and air quality during inversion events affect asthma and COPD patients. Boston's aging housing stock means lead paint exposure is still a pediatric screening concern in some neighborhoods like Dorchester and Roxbury.
Pulmonologists manage moderate to severe asthma, perform pulmonary function testing, and develop treatment plans that reduce flares and keep your airways open.
COPD is a progressive lung condition most commonly caused by smoking. Pulmonologists prescribe inhalers, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy to slow progression and improve quality of life.
Loud snoring, gasping during sleep, and daytime exhaustion may indicate obstructive sleep apnea. Pulmonologists order sleep studies and manage CPAP therapy or other treatments.
A cough that lasts more than eight weeks has a cause, whether it is acid reflux, postnasal drip, asthma, or something else. Pulmonologists work through the differential to find and treat it.
Pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases cause progressive scarring of the lungs. Pulmonologists manage these complex conditions with medication and monitoring to slow disease progression.
Boston, MA has 338 licensed pulmonologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pulmonologists in Boston, MA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Massachusetts requires all residents to have health insurance, the original model for the ACA. The state marketplace, Health Connector, offers plans from Harvard Pilgrim, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Tufts Health Plan, and others. MassHealth is the state Medicaid program. Narrow networks are common, particularly in plans that restrict you to one hospital system.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. Pulmonary function tests cost $150 to $500. A chest CT runs $300 to $3,000. A bronchoscopy costs $1,500 to $5,000. Actual costs in Boston, MA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Brand-name inhalers can be expensive ($200 to $500 per month). Generic alternatives exist for many common inhalers. Ask your pulmonologist about cost-effective options and manufacturer savings programs.
Boston's healthcare is organized around two major networks: Mass General Brigham (which includes Mass General, Brigham and Women's, and many affiliated community hospitals) and Beth Israel Lahey Health (Beth Israel Deaconess and Lahey Hospital). Your choice of network often determines which specialists you can see without an out-of-network referral. Boston Medical Center serves as the city's safety-net hospital.
75% of pulmonologists in Boston, MA accept Medicare. Medicare covers pulmonology visits, PFTs, and pulmonary rehabilitation (up to 36 sessions). Supplemental oxygen and nebulizers are covered under durable medical equipment. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some pulmonologists in Boston, MA accept MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers pulmonology services in all states. Inhaler coverage varies by state formulary. Prior authorization is common for newer biologic asthma medications. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm MassHealth participation before scheduling.
The Longwood Medical and Academic Area is a cluster of hospitals, research centers, and medical schools in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood. It includes Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, and the Joslin Diabetes Center. It is one of the most concentrated healthcare districts in the world.
It depends on your insurance plan. HMO plans through Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, or BCBS typically require a primary care referral for specialists. PPO plans allow self-referral but may cost more out of pocket. Check your plan details before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Boston, MA include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-58944, qhp-44228, and qhp-13219.
Pulmonology visits are covered as specialist visits. PFTs and imaging require prior authorization in many plans. Inhalers can be expensive, with brand-name combination inhalers costing $200 to $500 per month without insurance. Ask about generic alternatives and manufacturer copay programs. Pulmonary rehabilitation is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans with a physician order.