Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Folkert, Radiation Oncologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Michael Folkert, MD, PHD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Folkert graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Memorial Sloan. Dr. Folkert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Folkert’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Folkert’s office at (206) 520-5000.
Where did Dr. Folkert go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Memorial Sloan
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
What languages does Dr. Folkert speak?
Dr. Folkert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Folkert treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Folkert 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. Folkert. 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:
- 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:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Uterine Tumor
- Uterine Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Uterus
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
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:
- Soft Tissue Cancer of Left Lower Limb
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Sarcoma of left leg
- Malignant soft tissue tumor of left leg
- Connective tissue cancer of left leg
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4922: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip
- C493: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of thorax
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Pelvic Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Pelvic Lymph Nodes
- Pelvic Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Pelvis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C775: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrapelvic lymph nodes
Which procedures does Dr. Folkert perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Folkert may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Folkert's office.
Does Dr. Folkert accept my insurance?
Dr. Folkert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Folkert accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Folkert in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Folkert's office located?
Dr. Michael Folkert's Primary Practice
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 520-5000
What is Dr. Folkert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Folkert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033346770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Folkert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Folkert
What is Dr. Michael Folkert's specialty?
Dr. Folkert is a Radiation Oncologist near Seattle, WA. 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. Contact Dr. Folkert to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Folkert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Folkert is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Radiation Oncologist?
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Is Michael Folkert accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Folkert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Folkert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Folkert's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Folkert?
Please contact Dr. Folkert's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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