Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blitzblau, Radiation Oncologist in Durham, NC?
Dr. Rachel Blitzblau, MD, PHD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blitzblau completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Blitzblau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blitzblau’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blitzblau’s office.
Where did Dr. Blitzblau go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Yale-New Haven Hospital
Is Dr. Blitzblau board certified in Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Blitzblau, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blitzblau speak?
Dr. Blitzblau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blitzblau treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Blitzblau 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. Blitzblau. 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
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left 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
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left 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
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
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
Which procedures does Dr. Blitzblau perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rachel Blitzblau 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. Blitzblau's office.
Does Dr. Blitzblau accept my insurance?
Dr. Blitzblau 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. Blitzblau accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Blitzblau in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Blitzblau's office located?
What is Dr. Blitzblau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blitzblau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659554897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blitzblau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blitzblau
What is Dr. Rachel Blitzblau's specialty?
Dr. Blitzblau is a Radiation Oncologist near Durham, NC. 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. Blitzblau to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Blitzblau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blitzblau is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University 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
Where can I learn more about Radiation Oncologist?
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Is Rachel Blitzblau accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Blitzblau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Blitzblau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blitzblau's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Blitzblau?
Please contact Dr. Blitzblau's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rachel Blitzblau have?
Dr. Rachel Blitzblau is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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