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Dr. Benjamin Drapkin, MD, PHD
Dallas, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Drapkin, Medical Oncologist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Benjamin Drapkin, MD, PHD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Drapkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drapkin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drapkin’s office at (214) 645-4673.
What languages does Dr. Drapkin speak?
Dr. Drapkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Drapkin treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Drapkin 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. Drapkin. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Right Lung Cancer
- Upper lobe lung cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3481: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
- C3410: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3401: Malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Lung Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Bronchial Carcinoid
- Pulmonary Carcinoid
- Lung NET
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A090: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Thymus Cancer
- Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Thymoma
- Thymic Carcinoma
- Malignant Thymus Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C37: Malignant neoplasm of thymus
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- SCC
- Malignant Skin Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4492: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Aggressive Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Poorly Differentiated NET
- High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A1: Malignant poorly differentiated neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Which procedures does Dr. Drapkin perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Drapkin 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. Drapkin's office.
Does Dr. Drapkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Drapkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 645-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Drapkin accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Drapkin in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Drapkin's office located?
What is Dr. Drapkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Drapkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326368895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drapkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drapkin
What is Dr. Benjamin Drapkin's specialty?
Dr. Drapkin is a Medical Oncologist near Dallas, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Drapkin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Drapkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Drapkin is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital 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 Benjamin Drapkin accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Drapkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Drapkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Drapkin's office at (214) 645-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Drapkin?
Please contact Dr. Drapkin's office at (214) 645-4673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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