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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assif, Radiation Oncologist in Wakefield, RI?
Dr. James Assif, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Wakefield, RI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Assif is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assif’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assif’s office at (401) 284-0850.
What languages does Dr. Assif speak?
Dr. Assif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Assif typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Assif 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. Assif. 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Assif typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Assif may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Assif's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Assif accept my insurance?
Dr. Assif accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 284-0850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assif accept in Wakefield, RI?
Dr. Assif in Wakefield, 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 Rhode Island
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
State of Rhode Island
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Assif's office located?
What is Dr. Assif's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215566849.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assif?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assif
What is Dr. James Assif's specialty?
Dr. Assif is a Radiation Oncologist near Wakefield, RI.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. James Assif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assif is affiliated with South County Hospital Campus, Rhode Island 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
When to see a Radiation Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Assif accepting new patients in Wakefield, RI?
Yes, Dr. James Assif is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Assif offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assif's office at (401) 284-0850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Assif?
Please contact Dr. Assif's office at (401) 284-0850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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