Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Accordino, Medical Oncologist in White Plains, NY?
Dr. Accordino graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor of science in Pre-medicine with minors in Health Policy and Administration and Biology. She completed her medical degree at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. While in medical school she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society which recognizes high educational achievement. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Weill Cornell Medical Center and her Medical Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Fellow. During that time, she was awarded a Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award and Merit Award. She also served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cancer-Related Population Sciences supported by the National Cancer Institute for her work in quality improvement and health outcomes research. Upon fellowship graduation she became an Assistant Professor of Medicine within the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Columbia University. Since her faculty appointment she has received grant funding from multiple agencies including: The American Society of Clinical Oncology, The HOPE Foundation, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The American Cancer Society, and the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute.? Dr. Accordino is currently involved in patient care, clinical research, education, and quality improvement. Dr. Accordino?s research aims to improve the quality and delivery of cancer care, and cancer survivorship. Dr. Accordino participates in clinical trials at the local, national, and international level. She also has experience leading multicenter cancer trials through the SWOG Cooperative Group. The overall goal of her research is to improve quality and outcomes within oncology.
WebsiteWhere did Dr. Accordino go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Accordino board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Accordino is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Accordino speak?
Dr. Accordino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Accordino treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Accordino 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. Accordino. 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:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Long-Term Aromatase Inhibitor Use
- Breast Cancer
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Chronic aromatase inhibitor therapy
- Ongoing breast cancer hormone treatment
- Aromatase inhibitor medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79811: Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Does Dr. Accordino accept my insurance?
Dr. Accordino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Accordino accept in White Plains, NY?
Dr. Accordino in White Plains, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Accordino's office located?
ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One
1111 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10604
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Accordino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Accordino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740422039.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Accordino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Accordino
What is Dr. Melissa Accordino's specialty?
Dr. Accordino is a Medical Oncologist near White Plains, NY. 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. Accordino to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Accordino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Accordino is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester 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
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Is Melissa Accordino accepting new patients in White Plains, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Accordino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Accordino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Accordino's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Accordino?
Please contact Dr. Accordino's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Accordino have?
Dr. Melissa Accordino is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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