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Dr. Umit Tapan, MD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tapan, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Umit Tapan, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tapan is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tapan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tapan’s office at (857) 654-1000.
Is Dr. Tapan board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Umit Tapan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tapan speak?
Dr. Tapan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Tapan typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Tapan 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. Tapan. 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
- Pulmonary 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
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Tapan typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Tapan 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. Tapan. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Tapan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tapan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (857) 654-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tapan accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Tapan in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tapan's office located?
Dr. Umit Tapan's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(857) 654-1000
What is Dr. Tapan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tapan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457581043.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tapan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tapan
What is Dr. Umit Tapan's specialty?
Dr. Tapan is a Medical Oncologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Umit Tapan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tapan is affiliated with Boston 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 Umit Tapan accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Umit Tapan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Umit Tapan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tapan's office at (857) 654-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Umit Tapan?
Please contact Dr. Tapan's office at (857) 654-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Umit Tapan have?
Dr. Umit Tapan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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