Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pereira, Radiation Oncologist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Michael Pereira, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pereira graduated from Topiwala National Medical College and completed his residency at Ottawa Civic Hosp, Radiation Oncology; Kingston Gen Hosp, Radiation Oncology; Unconfirmed Foreign Training, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Pereira is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pereira’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pereira’s office.
Where did Dr. Pereira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ottawa Civic Hosp, Radiation Oncology; Kingston Gen Hosp, Radiation Oncology; Unconfirmed Foreign Training, Orthopedic Surgery | OTTAWA HOSPITAL
Medical School: Topiwala National Medical College
Is Dr. Pereira board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pereira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Pereira speak?
Dr. Pereira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Pereira typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Pereira 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. Pereira. 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 Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Pereira typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Pereira 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. Pereira's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pereira accept my insurance?
Dr. Pereira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pereira accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Pereira in Poughkeepsie, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pereira's office located?
What is Dr. Pereira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pereira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578675112.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pereira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pereira
What is Dr. Michael Pereira's specialty?
Dr. Pereira is a Radiation Oncologist near Poughkeepsie, NY.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michael Pereira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pereira is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center 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 Michael Pereira accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pereira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Pereira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pereira's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Pereira?
Please contact Dr. Pereira's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Pereira have?
Dr. Michael Pereira is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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