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Dr. Tamam Habib, MD

Dr. Tamam Habib, MD

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Habib, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Tamam Habib, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Habib is fluent in English, Arabic, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Habib’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Habib’s office at (610) 374-4404.

    Is Dr. Habib board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Tamam Habib, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Habib speak?

    Dr. Habib and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Habib typically treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Habib 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. Habib. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • 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:

    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Habib typically perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Habib performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Habib. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Habib accept my insurance?

    Dr. Habib accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 374-4404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Habib accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Habib in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Habib's office located?

    St Lukes Cancer Care Associates

    325 N 5th St

    Allentown, PA 18102

    (610) 374-4404

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    Trhmc Regional Cancer Center N Ground

    6 Spruce St

    West Reading, PA 19611

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    What is Dr. Habib's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Habib's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295875060.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Habib?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Habib

    What is Dr. Tamam Habib's specialty?

    Dr. Habib is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Allentown, PA.

    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. Tamam Habib affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Habib is affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Quakertown Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Tamam Habib accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Tamam Habib is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tamam Habib offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Habib's office at (610) 374-4404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tamam Habib?

    Please contact Dr. Habib's office at (610) 374-4404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tamam Habib have?

    Dr. Tamam Habib is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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