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Who is Dr. Altunel, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Erdem Altunel, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Altunel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altunel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altunel’s office at (207) 973-7478.
What languages does Dr. Altunel speak?
Dr. Altunel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Altunel treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Altunel 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. Altunel. 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:
- 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
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:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
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:
- Ampullary Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Cancer of the ampulla of Vater
- Malignant neoplasm of ampulla of Vater
- Ampulla of Vater carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C241: Malignant neoplasm of ampulla of Vater
Also known as:
- Blood Clotting Disorder
- TMA
- Microvascular Thrombosis
- Small Vessel Clotting
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3119: Other thrombotic microangiopathy
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CML
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Which procedures does Dr. Altunel perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Erdem Altunel 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Altunel's office.
Does Dr. Altunel accept my insurance?
Dr. Altunel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-7478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altunel accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Altunel in Bangor, ME 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)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Altunel's office located?
What is Dr. Altunel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altunel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619462884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altunel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altunel
What is Dr. Erdem Altunel's specialty?
Dr. Altunel is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Bangor, ME. 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. Contact Dr. Altunel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erdem Altunel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Altunel is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine 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 Erdem Altunel accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Erdem Altunel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erdem Altunel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Altunel's office at (207) 973-7478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erdem Altunel?
Please contact Dr. Altunel's office at (207) 973-7478 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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