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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pennacchio, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Joseph Pennacchio, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pennacchio graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pennacchio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pennacchio’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pennacchio’s office at (781) 224-5810.
Where did Dr. Pennacchio go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Pennacchio board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Pennacchio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pennacchio speak?
Dr. Pennacchio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Pennacchio typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Pennacchio 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. Pennacchio. 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 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:
- 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:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Pennacchio typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Pennacchio performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pennacchio. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Pennacchio accept my insurance?
Dr. Pennacchio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 224-5810 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pennacchio accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Pennacchio in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pennacchio's office located?
Dr. Joseph Pennacchio's Primary Practice
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
(781) 224-5810
What is Dr. Pennacchio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pennacchio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053387795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pennacchio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pennacchio
What is Dr. Joseph Pennacchio's specialty?
Dr. Pennacchio is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Joseph Pennacchio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pennacchio is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Lowell General Hospital, Speare Memorial Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Concord Hospital – Laconia 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Pennacchio accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Pennacchio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Pennacchio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pennacchio's office at (781) 224-5810 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Pennacchio?
Please contact Dr. Pennacchio's office at (781) 224-5810 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Pennacchio have?
Dr. Joseph Pennacchio is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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