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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matter, Radiation Oncologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Richard Matter is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Matter graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine. Dr. Matter is fluent in English, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matter’s office at (859) 277-3737.
Where did Dr. Matter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Matter speak?
Dr. Matter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Spanish
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Matter typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Matter 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. Matter. 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:
- 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:
- 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
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Matter typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Matter 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. Matter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Matter accept my insurance?
Dr. Matter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 277-3737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matter accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Matter in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Matter's office located?
Dr. Richard Matter's Primary Practice
701 Bob O Link Dr Ste 120
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 277-3737
What is Dr. Matter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073573481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matter
What is Dr. Richard Matter's specialty?
Dr. Matter is a Radiation Oncologist near Lexington, KY.
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. Richard Matter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Matter is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Lexington 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
When to see a Radiation Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Matter accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Matter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Matter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Matter's office at (859) 277-3737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Matter?
Please contact Dr. Matter's office at (859) 277-3737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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