
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.
What 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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Murthy typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Does Dr. Murthy accept my insurance?
Dr. Murthy 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. 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
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Elderplan
Federal government of the United States
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
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 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 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