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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zakharia, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Yousef Zakharia, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. He is board certified. Dr. Zakharia is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zakharia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zakharia’s office at (319) 356-1616.
Is Dr. Zakharia board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Yousef Zakharia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zakharia speak?
Dr. Zakharia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Zakharia typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Zakharia 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. Zakharia. 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:
- 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:
- History of kidney cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Wilms tumor
- Past kidney cancer
- Renal cancer survivor
- Previous kidney malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85528: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of kidney
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
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
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Zakharia typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Yousef Zakharia 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. Zakharia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zakharia accept my insurance?
Dr. Zakharia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zakharia accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Zakharia in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Arizona
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zakharia's office located?
What is Dr. Zakharia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zakharia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871756163.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zakharia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zakharia
What is Dr. Yousef Zakharia's specialty?
Dr. Zakharia is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Iowa City, IA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Yousef Zakharia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zakharia is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Yousef Zakharia accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Yousef Zakharia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yousef Zakharia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zakharia's office at (319) 356-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yousef Zakharia?
Please contact Dr. Zakharia's office at (319) 356-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yousef Zakharia have?
Dr. Yousef Zakharia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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