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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franses, Medical Oncologist in Crown Point, IN?
Dr. Joseph Franses, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Crown Point, IN. Dr. Franses is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franses’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franses’s office.
What languages does Dr. Franses speak?
Dr. Franses and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Franses typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Franses 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. Franses. 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:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Primary liver cancer
- Hepatic carcinoma
- Malignant neoplasm of liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
- C228: Malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to type
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
- Biliary Cancer
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
- C240: Malignant neoplasm of extrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Gallbladder Carcinoma
- Malignant Gallbladder Tumor
- Biliary Tract Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C23: Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Franses typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Franses 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. Franses. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Franses accept my insurance?
Dr. Franses 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. Franses accept in Crown Point, IN?
Dr. Franses in Crown Point, IN 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Franses' office located?
What is Dr. Franses's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franses's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861830416.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franses?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franses
What is Dr. Joseph Franses's specialty?
Dr. Franses is a Medical Oncologist near Crown Point, IN.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Joseph Franses affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franses is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital 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 Joseph Franses accepting new patients in Crown Point, IN?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Franses is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Franses offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franses's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Franses?
Please contact Dr. Franses's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Franses
10855 Virginia St Ste 2100
Crown Point, IN 46307