Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bashir, Medical Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bashir?
Dr. Babar Bashir, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist 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. Bashir empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers, Gastric Cancer, Immunotherapy, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Rectal Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Bashir is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Bashir speak?
Dr. Bashir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Panjabi; Punjabi
- Urdu
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Bashir typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bashir 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. Bashir. 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:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Bashir typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bashir 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. Bashir. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Does Dr. Bashir accept my insurance?
Dr. Bashir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 533-3669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bashir accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Bashir in Philadelphia, PA 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)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Bashir's office located?
Dr. Babar Bashir's Primary Practice
925 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(800) 533-3669
What hospitals are Dr. Bashir affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bashir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bashir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bashir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073892626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bashir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bashir