Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garbo, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Ithaca, NY?
Dr. Charles Garbo, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Ithaca, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garbo graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Hematology/Oncology; St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Garbo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garbo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garbo’s office at (607) 272-5414.
Where did Dr. Garbo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Massachusetts Medical School- Hematology/Oncology
Residency: U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Hematology/Oncology; St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Vincent Hospital | Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester | U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Hematology/Oncology St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Family Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
Is Dr. Garbo board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Garbo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1985, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1989
What languages does Dr. Garbo speak?
Dr. Garbo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Garbo treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Garbo 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. Garbo. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
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:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Menopausal and Perimenopausal Disorder
- Menopause
- Menopause Symptoms
- Perimenopause Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N959: Unspecified menopausal and perimenopausal disorder
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Which procedures does Dr. Garbo perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Charles Garbo 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garbo's office.
Does Dr. Garbo accept my insurance?
Dr. Garbo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (607) 272-5414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garbo accept in Ithaca, NY?
Dr. Garbo in Ithaca, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garbo's office located?
Dr. Charles Garbo's Primary Practice
310 Taughannock Blvd Ste 4
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-5414
What is Dr. Garbo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garbo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942363346.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garbo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garbo
What is Dr. Charles Garbo's specialty?
Dr. Garbo is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Ithaca, 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. Garbo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Garbo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garbo is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center, Cayuga Medical Center 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 Charles Garbo accepting new patients in Ithaca, NY?
Yes, Dr. Charles Garbo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Garbo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garbo's office at (607) 272-5414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Garbo?
Please contact Dr. Garbo's office at (607) 272-5414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Garbo have?
Dr. Charles Garbo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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