37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Papa, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in East Greenwich, RI?
Dr. Alessandro Papa, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in East Greenwich, RI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Papa graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Danbury Hosp. Dr. Papa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Papa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Papa’s office.
Where did Dr. Papa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Danbury Hosp | Roger Williams Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Is Dr. Papa board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alessandro Papa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Papa speak?
Dr. Papa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Papa typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Papa 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. Papa. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Papa typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Papa 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. Papa. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Does Dr. Papa accept my insurance?
Dr. Papa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Papa accept in East Greenwich, RI?
Dr. Papa in East Greenwich, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Papa's office located?
What is Dr. Papa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Papa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295725141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Papa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Papa
What is Dr. Alessandro Papa's specialty?
Dr. Papa is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near East Greenwich, RI.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alessandro Papa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Papa is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, South County Hospital Campus, Westerly Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Alessandro Papa accepting new patients in East Greenwich, RI?
Yes, Dr. Alessandro Papa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alessandro Papa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Papa's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alessandro Papa?
Please contact Dr. Papa's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alessandro Papa have?
Dr. Alessandro Papa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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