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Dr. Howard Safran, MD

Dr. Howard Safran, MD

East Greenwich, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Safran, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in East Greenwich, RI?

    Dr. Howard Safran, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in East Greenwich, RI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Safran graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston University Medical Center Program. Dr. Safran is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safran’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safran’s office at (401) 444-5435.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Safran?

    Dr. Howard Safran, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematology / Oncology Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Safran empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Esophageal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Greenwich/RI community, Dr. Safran is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Boston University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Safran speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. Safran treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Safran 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. Safran. 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:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Malignant NET
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer
    • NET Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
    • Gullet Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Clinical Research Control Examination
    • Clinical Trials
    • Research Study Checkup
    • Clinical Trial Participant Exam
    • Control Group Medical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program

    What procedures does Dr. Safran perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Safran 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. Safran. 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:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Dietitian Re-assessment
    • Nutritional Counseling Session
    • Diet and Health Review
    • Dietary Counseling
    • Nutritional Assessment
    • Registered Dietitian Consultation

    CPT Codes:

    • 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
    • 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    Does Dr. Safran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Safran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-5435 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Safran accept in East Greenwich, RI?

    Dr. Safran in East Greenwich, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Safran's office located?

    Dr. Howard Safran's Primary Practice

    1454 S County Trl

    East Greenwich, RI 02818

    (401) 444-5435

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    Dr. Howard Safran's Practice 2

    164 Summit Ave # 3

    Providence, RI 02906

    (401) 793-2920

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    Dr. Howard Safran's Practice 3

    701 George Washington Hwy Ste 101

    Lincoln, RI 02865

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

    Dr. Safran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982616744.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safran?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Safran's specialty?

    Dr. Safran is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near East Greenwich, RI. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Safran to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Howard Safran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Safran is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

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    Is Howard Safran accepting new patients in East Greenwich, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Safran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Safran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Safran's office at (401) 444-5435 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Safran?

    Please contact Dr. Safran's office at (401) 444-5435 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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