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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lathan, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Christopher Lathan, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lathan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lathan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lathan’s office at (617) 632-6875.
Is Dr. Lathan board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Lathan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lathan speak?
Dr. Lathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lathan treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Lathan 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. Lathan. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Pulmonary Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3400: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
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:
- Thymus Cancer
- Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Thymoma
- Thymic Carcinoma
- Malignant Thymus Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C37: Malignant neoplasm of thymus
Which procedures does Dr. Lathan perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Lathan 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. Lathan's office.
Does Dr. Lathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Lathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-6875 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lathan accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Lathan 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
Beacon Health Options
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lathan's office located?
Dr. Christopher Lathan's Primary Practice
450 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-6875
What is Dr. Lathan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295713048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lathan
What is Dr. Christopher Lathan's specialty?
Dr. Lathan 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. Lathan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Lathan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lathan is affiliated with Emerson Health, Brigham and Women's 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 Medical Oncologist?
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Is Christopher Lathan accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Lathan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Lathan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lathan's office at (617) 632-6875 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Lathan?
Please contact Dr. Lathan's office at (617) 632-6875 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Lathan have?
Dr. Christopher Lathan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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