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34 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Piephoff, Radiation Oncologist in Alton, IL?
Dr. James Piephoff, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Alton, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Piephoff graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Dr. Piephoff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piephoff’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piephoff’s office.
Where did Dr. Piephoff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes Jewish Hospital | Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center Program
Medical School: The Citadel | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Piephoff speak?
Dr. Piephoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Piephoff treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Piephoff 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. Piephoff. 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:
- 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- History of Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Past Radiation Treatment
- Previous Radiotherapy
- History of Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z923: Personal history of irradiation
Also known as:
- Long-Term Aromatase Inhibitor Use
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Breast Cancer
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Chronic aromatase inhibitor therapy
- Ongoing breast cancer hormone treatment
- Aromatase inhibitor medication
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79811: Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- History of prostate cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Past prostate cancer
- Prostate cancer survivor
- Previous prostatic malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Anus Cancer
- Anal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C210: Malignant neoplasm of anus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Personal History of Chemotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Past chemotherapy treatment
- Previous cancer drug therapy
- History of chemo
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9221: Personal history of antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Long-term Estrogen-Affecting Medication Use
- Hormones
- Chronic estrogen therapy
- Taking estrogen modulators
- Long-term hormone treatment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79818: Long term (current) use of other agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Piephoff perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Piephoff may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Piephoff's office.
Does Dr. Piephoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Piephoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piephoff accept in Alton, IL?
Dr. Piephoff in Alton, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Piephoff's office located?
What is Dr. Piephoff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piephoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225144827.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piephoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piephoff
What is Dr. James Piephoff's specialty?
Dr. Piephoff is a Radiation Oncologist near Alton, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Piephoff to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Piephoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Piephoff is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Osf Saint Anthonys Health Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Piephoff accepting new patients in Alton, IL?
Yes, Dr. James Piephoff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Piephoff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piephoff's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Piephoff?
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