Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bakst, Radiation Oncologist in New York, NY?
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 a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Bakst typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Nasal Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Nasal Cavity Cancer
- Nose Cancer
- Malignant Nasal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C148: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
- C300: Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Bakst typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Bakst's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bakst's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bakst affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bakst has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bakst's NPI number?A 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