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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bakst, Radiation Oncologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Richard Bakst, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bakst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bakst’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bakst’s office at (212) 241-7500.
What languages does Dr. Bakst speak?
Dr. Bakst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bakst treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Bakst 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. Bakst. 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:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
- Laryngeal Cartilage Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Throat Carcinoma
- Tonsillar Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C108: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oropharynx
- C328: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of larynx
- C103: Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx
- C323: Malignant neoplasm of laryngeal cartilage
- C090: Malignant neoplasm of tonsillar fossa
- C098: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tonsil
- C102: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx
- C118: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of nasopharynx
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Nasal Cancer
- Sinus Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Nasal Cavity Cancer
- Nose Cancer
- Malignant Nasal Tumor
- Maxillary sinus cancer
- Nasal sinus cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of maxillary sinus
ICD-10 Codes:
- C148: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
- C300: Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity
- C310: Malignant neoplasm of maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
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:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Which procedures does Dr. Bakst perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Bakst 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. Bakst's office.
Does Dr. Bakst accept my insurance?
Dr. Bakst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bakst accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Bakst in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bakst's office located?
What is Dr. Bakst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bakst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528226339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bakst
What is Dr. Richard Bakst's specialty?
Dr. Bakst is a Radiation Oncologist near New York, NY. 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. Bakst to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Bakst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bakst is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Richard Bakst accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Bakst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Bakst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bakst's office at (212) 241-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Bakst?
Please contact Dr. Bakst's office at (212) 241-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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