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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Young, Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Melissa Young, MD, PHD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Young is currently affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital - Lower Level. Dr. Young is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Young’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Young’s office at (203) 200-2100.
What languages does Dr. Young speak?
Dr. Young and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Young typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Young typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Does Dr. Young accept my insurance?
Dr. Young accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 200-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Young accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Young in New Haven, CT 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Young's office located?
What is Dr. Young's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295050086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Young?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Young
What is Dr. Melissa Young's specialty?
Dr. Young is a Radiation Oncologist near New Haven, CT.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Melissa Young affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Young is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Bridgeport Hospital, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Melissa Young accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Young is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Young offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Young's office at (203) 200-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Young?
Please contact Dr. Young's office at (203) 200-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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