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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sammons, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sarah Sammons, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sammons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sammons’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sammons’s office at (302) 690-9478.
What languages does Dr. Sammons speak?
Dr. Sammons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sammons treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sammons 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. Sammons. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50819: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
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:
- Cancer Spread to Unknown Site
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic Cancer of Unknown Primary
- Secondary Cancer, Unspecified Location
- Cancer of Unknown Origin
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C799: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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
Which procedures does Dr. Sammons perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sarah Sammons 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sammons' office.
Does Dr. Sammons accept my insurance?
Dr. Sammons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 690-9478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sammons accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sammons in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sammons' office located?
What is Dr. Sammons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sammons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215203013.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sammons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sammons
What is Dr. Sarah Sammons's specialty?
Dr. Sammons is a Medical Oncologist near Boston, MA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Sammons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah Sammons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sammons is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, Emerson Health 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 Sarah Sammons accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Sammons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Sammons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sammons's office at (302) 690-9478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Sammons?
Please contact Dr. Sammons's office at (302) 690-9478 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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