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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheney, Radiation Oncologist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Matthew Cheney, MD, PHD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cheney graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital Program. Dr. Cheney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheney’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheney’s office.
Where did Dr. Cheney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
What languages does Dr. Cheney speak?
Dr. Cheney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Cheney typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Cheney 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. Cheney. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Cheney typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Cheney 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. Cheney. 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:
- Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
- Internal Radiation Apparatus
- Vaginal Radiation Delivery
CPT Codes:
- 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
Does Dr. Cheney accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheney 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. Cheney accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Cheney in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cheney's office located?
What is Dr. Cheney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326363714.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheney
What is Dr. Matthew Cheney's specialty?
Dr. Cheney is a Radiation Oncologist near Portland, ME.
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. Matthew Cheney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheney is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Mercy 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 Matthew Cheney accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Cheney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Cheney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheney's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Cheney?
Please contact Dr. Cheney's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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