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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leahy, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kathleen Leahy, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Leahy graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Leahy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leahy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leahy’s office at (617) 657-6450.
Where did Dr. Leahy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Leahy speak?
Dr. Leahy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Leahy typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Leahy 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. Leahy. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Leahy typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Leahy 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. Leahy. 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:
- 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. Leahy accept my insurance?
Dr. Leahy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 657-6450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leahy accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Leahy in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Leahy's office located?
What is Dr. Leahy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leahy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275913014.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leahy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leahy
What is Dr. Kathleen Leahy's specialty?
Dr. Leahy is a Medical Oncologist near Boston, MA.
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. Kathleen Leahy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leahy is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Brigham And Women's 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 Kathleen Leahy accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Leahy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Leahy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leahy's office at (617) 657-6450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Leahy?
Please contact Dr. Leahy's office at (617) 657-6450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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