Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2013 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 16 |
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Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Chestnut Hill, MA specializing in pediatric pulmonology, allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1985 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD is affiliated with BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 16 |
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD treated during 2017 were asthma.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 18 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 17 |
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD treated were asthma.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1985. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (1985)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$16,994
DUPIXENT $16,994 |
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$5,462
DUPIXENT $5,462 |
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$2,418
NON_BRAND $2,250 |
XOLAIR $168 |
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$105
PROAIR $41 |
QVAR $36 |
$28 |
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$96
XOLAIR $96 |
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$121
CUVITRU $32 |
Kalbitor $29 |
GAMMAGARDKIOVIG $20 |
Auvi-Q $15 |
DULERA $13 |
Other $12 |
| $23,926 | |
| $1,024 | |
| $247 |
Dr. Joshua A. Boyce, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $3,000.
Dr. Joshua Boyce is a specialist in pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics, and allergy & immunology. These areas are among Dr. Boyce's clinical interests: asthma and allergies. He studied medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.