Dr. Maria Hafez, MD
Philadelphia, PA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hafez, Medical Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Maria Hafez, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hafez is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hafez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hafez’s office at (215) 955-2340.
What languages does Dr. Hafez speak?
Dr. Hafez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Hafez typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Hafez 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. Hafez. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Hafez typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Hafez may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Hafez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hafez accept my insurance?
Dr. Hafez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-2340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hafez accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Hafez in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Hafez's office located?
What is Dr. Hafez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hafez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922449842.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hafez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hafez
What is Dr. Maria Hafez's specialty?
Dr. Hafez is a Medical Oncologist near Philadelphia, PA.
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. Maria Hafez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hafez is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Bryn Mawr 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Hafez accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Hafez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Hafez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hafez's office at (215) 955-2340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Hafez?
Please contact Dr. Hafez's office at (215) 955-2340 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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