26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Furman, Surgical Oncologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Ben Furman, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Furman is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Furman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Furman’s office at (615) 284-5887.
What languages does Dr. Furman speak?
Dr. Furman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Furman typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Furman 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. Furman. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Furman typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ben Furman may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Furman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Furman accept my insurance?
Dr. Furman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 284-5887 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Furman accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Furman in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Furman's office located?
Dr. Ben Furman's Primary Practice
300 20th Ave N Ste 106
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 284-5887
What is Dr. Furman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Furman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972617116.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Furman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Furman
What is Dr. Ben Furman's specialty?
Dr. Furman is a Surgical Oncologist near Nashville, TN.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Ben Furman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Furman is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West 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
When to see a Surgical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ben Furman accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Ben Furman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ben Furman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Furman's office at (615) 284-5887 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ben Furman?
Please contact Dr. Furman's office at (615) 284-5887 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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