18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Diefenbach, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in New York, NY?
Where did Dr. Diefenbach go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Diefenbach board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Diefenbach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008
What languages does Dr. Diefenbach speak?
Dr. Diefenbach and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Diefenbach typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Diefenbach 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. Diefenbach. 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:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphosarcoma
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8580: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified site
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin Lymphoma (Multiple Lymph Nodes)
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- NSHL widespread
- Nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's disease in many lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8118: Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Diefenbach typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Diefenbach 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. Diefenbach. 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
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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Diefenbach accept my insurance?
Dr. Diefenbach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 731-5577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Diefenbach accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Diefenbach in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
H & R Block
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Diefenbach's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Diefenbach affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Diefenbach has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Diefenbach's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Diefenbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982864039.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diefenbach?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Diefenbach