Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uy, Thoracic Surgeon in Worcester, MA?
Where did Dr. Uy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto | Lung Center of the Philippines
Residency: Manila Central University Hospital
Medical School: Manila Central University, Caloocan City, Metro Manila
Is Dr. Uy board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Karl Fabian Uy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Uy speak?
Dr. Uy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tagalog
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Uy typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Uy 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. Uy. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Uy typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Karl Fabian Uy may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
Please contact Dr. Uy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Uy accept my insurance?
Dr. Uy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uy accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Uy in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AMA Insurance Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
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Where is Dr. Uy's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Uy affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Uy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Uy's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548226723.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uy