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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Estes, Radiation Oncologist in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Christopher Estes, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Estes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Estes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Estes’s office.
What languages does Dr. Estes speak?
Dr. Estes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Estes treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Estes 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. Estes. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
- Chest Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Anus Cancer
- Anal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C210: Malignant neoplasm of anus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
ICD-10 Codes:
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Which procedures does Dr. Estes perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Estes 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. Estes' office.
Does Dr. Estes accept my insurance?
Dr. Estes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Estes accept in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Estes in Springfield, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Estes' office located?
What is Dr. Estes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Estes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073824553.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Estes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Estes
What is Dr. Christopher Estes's specialty?
Dr. Estes is a Radiation Oncologist near Springfield, MO. 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. Estes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Estes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Estes is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield 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 Christopher Estes accepting new patients in Springfield, MO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Estes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Estes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Estes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Estes?
Please contact Dr. Estes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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