Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howard, Medical Oncologist in Northampton, MA?
Where did Dr. Howard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, Medical Oncology | Harvard Medical School - Boston, MA & Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, Clinical Investigator's Training Program
Is Dr. Howard board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Orion Howard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2000, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010
What languages does Dr. Howard speak?
Dr. Howard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Howard typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Howard 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. Howard. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Howard typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Orion Howard 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
Please contact Dr. Howard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Howard accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 582-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howard accept in Northampton, MA?
Dr. Howard in Northampton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baystate Health
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Howard's office located?
Dba Mass General Cancer Center At Cooley Dickinson
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-2900
What hospitals are Dr. Howard affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Howard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Howard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649205436.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howard