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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Athar, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in McKinney, TX?
Dr. Mohammed Athar, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in McKinney, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Athar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Athar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Athar’s office at (972) 542-8609.
What languages does Dr. Athar speak?
Dr. Athar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Athar typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Athar 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. Athar. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Athar typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Athar 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. Athar. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Athar accept my insurance?
Dr. Athar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 542-8609 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Athar accept in McKinney, TX?
Dr. Athar in McKinney, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Athar's office located?
Dr. Mohammed Athar's Primary Practice
5236 W University Dr Ste 1000
McKinney, TX 75071
(972) 542-8609
What is Dr. Athar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Athar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518166818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Athar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Athar
What is Dr. Mohammed Athar's specialty?
Dr. Athar is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near McKinney, TX.
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. Mohammed Athar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Athar is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Mckinney, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano, Medical City Mckinney Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital At Sherman 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 Mohammed Athar accepting new patients in McKinney, TX?
Yes, Dr. Mohammed Athar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammed Athar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Athar's office at (972) 542-8609 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammed Athar?
Please contact Dr. Athar's office at (972) 542-8609 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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