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Dr. Tina Shiang, MD

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Specializes in: Musculoskeletal Radiology
Boston University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal interventions, musculoskeletal imaging, joint injections
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

Dr. Tina Shiang, MD is a musculoskeletal radiologist in Boston, MA specializing in musculoskeletal radiology. She graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Tina Shiang, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, ATRIUS HEALTH INC and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

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Office Locations

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
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Some issues Dr. Tina Shiang, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

spine imaging

In 2023, Dr. Tina Shiang, MD had a list price for spine imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2013, Dr. Tina Shiang, MD had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tina Shiang, MD treated as a musculoskeletal radiologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD for Medicare patients.

spinal procedures 19
X-rays 19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 195
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 12
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tina Shiang, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Dementia 5
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tina Shiang, MD treated as a musculoskeletal radiologist in Boston, MA during 2023 were X-rays, spinal procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD for Medicare patients.

musculoskeletal imaging 67
pelvic imaging 14
spinal procedures 83
X-rays 164

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD.

Gender
Male 206
Female 500
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 580
Black 39
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 40
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 326
From 75 to 84 267
85 and over 52
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tina Shiang, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tina Shiang, MD treated as a musculoskeletal radiologist in Boston, MA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

musculoskeletal imaging 67
pelvic imaging 14
spinal procedures 51
X-rays 91

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD.

Gender
Male 139
Female 330
Ethnicity
Black / African American 27
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 387
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 26
Age
75 to 84 179
85 and over 32
Less than 65 44
65 to 74 214

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tina Shiang, MD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tina Shiang, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 17
Osteoporosis 25
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Cancer 18
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Tina Shiang, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She is certified by the Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tina Shiang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
ATRIUS HEALTH INC
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Tina Shiang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options and Mass General Brigham Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tina Shiang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Tufts Health Plan
Aetna
TRICARE
Medicaid
Humana
Coventry
Cigna
Blue California
Beech Street
WellPoint
Medicare ACO
WellSense
Senior Whole Health
Fallon Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Maine Community Health Options
Mass General Brigham Health Plan

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Biography

Dr. Tina Shiang's area of specialization is musculoskeletal radiology. In addition to English, she speaks Mandarin. In her practice, she is particularly interested in musculoskeletal interventions, joint injections, and musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Shiang is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. After completing medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Shiang accepts Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. Newton-Wellesley Hospital reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Boston, MA.

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