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Who is Dr. How, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Chi-Joan How is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. How is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. How’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. How’s office at (617) 632-3779.
What languages does Dr. How speak?
Dr. How and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. How treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. How 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. How. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia during pregnancy
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Pregnancy-related anemia
- Iron deficiency in pregnancy
- Low blood count in pregnancy
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- O99019: Anemia complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- High Platelet Count
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
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:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
- CMPN
- Myeloproliferative disorder
- Chronic blood cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease
Also known as:
- Myelofibrosis
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Primary Myelofibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D7581: Myelofibrosis
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- After Surgery
- Digestive Disease
- Postoperative Digestive Disorders
- Other GI Complications Post-Op
- Problems After Digestive Procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9189: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system
Also known as:
- Blood Clotting Disorder
- TMA
- Microvascular Thrombosis
- Small Vessel Clotting
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3119: Other thrombotic microangiopathy
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Enlarged Spleen
- Spleen Disease
- Splenomegaly
- Swollen spleen
- Spleen enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- R161: Splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. How perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chi-Joan How 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. How's office.
Does Dr. How accept my insurance?
Dr. How accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-3779 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. How accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. How in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. How's office located?
What is Dr. How's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. How's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841671765.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. How?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. How
What is Dr. Chi-Joan How's specialty?
Dr. How is a Medical Oncologist near Boston, MA. 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. Contact Dr. How to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chi-Joan How affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. How is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Chi-Joan How accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Chi-Joan How is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chi-Joan How offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. How's office at (617) 632-3779 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chi-Joan How?
Please contact Dr. How's office at (617) 632-3779 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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