Dr. Melissa Cushing, MD
New York, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cushing, Clinical Pathologist in New York, NY?
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cushing?
Dr. Melissa Cushing, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Pathologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cushing empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Transfusion Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Cushing is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cushing go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Cushing board certified as a Clinical Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Cushing, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Cushing speak?
Dr. Cushing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Cushing typically treat?
As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Cushing 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. Cushing. 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:
- Antibody Response Test
- Immune Response Test
- Antibody Level Check
- Immunity Assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0184: Encounter for antibody response examination
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Serum Reaction from Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion Reaction
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Drug Reactions
- Transfusion-related serum reaction
- Adverse reaction to blood products
- Serum sickness from transfusion
- Transfusion reaction
- Adverse reaction to blood transfusion
- Reaction to blood products
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8061XA: Other serum reaction due to administration of blood and blood products, initial encounter
- T8092XA: Unspecified transfusion reaction, initial encounter
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Does Dr. Cushing accept my insurance?
Dr. Cushing 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. Cushing accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Cushing in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cushing's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Upper East Side
525 East 68th Street, Suite F-715
New York, NY 10065
What hospitals are Dr. Cushing affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cushing has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cushing's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cushing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316024839.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cushing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cushing