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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mahafzah, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Mahmoud Mahafzah, MD, PHD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Mahafzah is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mahafzah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mahafzah’s office.
What languages does Dr. Mahafzah speak?
Dr. Mahafzah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Mahafzah treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Mahafzah 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. Mahafzah. 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:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Iron
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Osteoporosis
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Secondary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning Disease
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Spread
- Lung Cancer
- Metastatic Lung Cancer
- Secondary Lung Tumor
- Lung Metastasis
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7800: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
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:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Mahafzah perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mahmoud Mahafzah 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. Mahafzah's office.
Does Dr. Mahafzah accept my insurance?
Dr. Mahafzah 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. Mahafzah accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Mahafzah in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Mahafzah's office located?
What is Dr. Mahafzah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mahafzah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134148091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahafzah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mahafzah
What is Dr. Mahmoud Mahafzah's specialty?
Dr. Mahafzah is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Oak Lawn, IL. 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. Mahafzah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mahmoud Mahafzah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mahafzah is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary 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 Mahmoud Mahafzah accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
Yes, Dr. Mahmoud Mahafzah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mahmoud Mahafzah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mahafzah's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mahmoud Mahafzah?
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