New Patient Information
Before you make an appointment with Boston Specialists, there are a few things you need to know:
1) Do I need a referral to be seen at Boston Specialists?
Dr. Leung is a specialist. Unless you have a PPO insurance plan or Medicare, you will need a referral to see him. All HMO plans requires a referral to see specialist. If you need a referral and don't have one, your insurance may not cover the visit. It is why it is important to check with your insurance to see if you need to obtain a referral before you see Dr. Leung.
You can ask your primary care physician (PCP) to fax the referral to 877-726-8492. Your PCP will need the following information to process your referral:
The physician's name, Dr. John Leung
For patients in Steward network, use both numbers to identify Dr. John Leung
NPI = 144-732-8711
TIN = 87-3650253
For patients in BI network, use
TIN = 84-3477628
The reason you would like to see a specialist
Please call 617-804-6767 or email admin@bfac.org with any questions.
2) What is my out of pocket cost to be seen at Boston Specialists?
Almost all insurances cover common allergy testings, unless:
You have a deductible , co-insurance and/or copay; or
You require a prior/ pre-authorization mandated by your insurance plan. We strongly suggest you call your insurance representative prior to your clinic visit to find out if you require a pre-authorization for allergy testing, and your financial responsibility for common allergy testing. The “CPT code” is used by insurance company to identify a specific test.
For more information about CPT codes please refer to the table below:
Allergy testing | CPT Code | Reason for the testing |
---|---|---|
Allergy shots | 95165, 95180, 95117 | The only curative treatment for environmental allergy |
Environmental allergy testing | 95004, 95024 | Seasonal allergy |
Food allergy testing | 95004 | Food allergy |
H. Pylori urea breath test | 83013, 83014 | Evaluate for H pylori infection |
Hydrogen breath test/SIBO | 91065 | Evaluate for small bowel bacterial overgrowth and food intolerances |
Patch testing | 95044 | Skin allergy (allergy contact dermatitis) |
Pulmonary function test | 94060 | Evaluate for asthma |
Supervised oral challenge | 95076 | To rule out or confirm food allergy |
3) What do I need to do to prepare for the clinic visit?
Bring a photo ID and insurance card
Identify a pharmacy that you will use for picking up medications (address and fax#)
If you are here for allergy testing, see here
If you are here for other specific test(s), see here
Find out your co-pay amount by calling your insurance company to avoid paying a deposit for co-pay ($50)
Accepted Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
United Healthcare
Aetna
Coventry
Cigna
Tufts Health Plan
Fallon
MassHealth
Neighborhood Health Plan
NH Medicaid
Unicare
Senior Whole Health
Medicare