Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murthy, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Flushing, NY?
?Pooja Murthy, MD,?is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in medical oncology and internal medicine, and has expertise in breast cancer, cervical cancer, hereditary breast cancer syndrome, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer. She is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicineand an Assistant Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.? Dr. Murthy is a graduate of Cornell University and SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan and her hematology/medical oncology fellowship at New York University.?An accomplished author, Dr. Murthy has been published in various peer-reviewed publications and relevant publications. Dr. Murthy is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Women?s Association, and the American Medical Association, and has presented at numerous cancer presentations throughout the United States and Canada. She has also been on the Pfizer Oncology Medical Advisory Board since 2021. Her research interests include breast cancer clinical trials and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Murthy speak?
Dr. Murthy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Murthy treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Murthy 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. Murthy. 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
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female 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:
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Uterine Tumor
- Uterine Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Uterus
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Does Dr. Murthy accept my insurance?
Dr. Murthy 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. Murthy accept in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Murthy in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Express Scripts
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Murthy's office located?
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Medical Oncology Services
56-45 Main Street
Wll300
Flushing, NY 11355
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Murthy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144513078.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murthy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murthy
What is Dr. Pooja Murthy's specialty?
Dr. Murthy is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Flushing, NY. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Murthy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pooja Murthy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murthy is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens 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 Pooja Murthy accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?
Yes, Dr. Pooja Murthy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pooja Murthy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pooja Murthy?
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Medical Oncology Services
56-45 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355