Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abbruzzese, Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Abbruzzese?
Dr. James Abbruzzese, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Abbruzzese empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Trials, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston, TX community, Dr. Abbruzzese is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Abbruzzese go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins Hospital | Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School | Clinical Fellow, Medical Oncology Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts)
Residency: Dana-Farber Cancer Inst, Medical Oncology; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il | U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine
Is Dr. Abbruzzese board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. James Abbruzzese, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abbruzzese speak?
Dr. Abbruzzese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Abbruzzese typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Abbruzzese 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. Abbruzzese. 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:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
- C251: Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Abbruzzese typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Abbruzzese 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. Abbruzzese's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abbruzzese accept my insurance?
Dr. Abbruzzese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abbruzzese accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Abbruzzese in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Oscar
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Where is Dr. Abbruzzese's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Abbruzzese affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abbruzzese has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
Texas Super Doctors
What is Dr. Abbruzzese's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abbruzzese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134233224.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbruzzese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abbruzzese