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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. How is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. How’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. How typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- O99019: Anemia complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. How typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. How 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. 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. 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. 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 Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Chi-Joan How affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. How is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Elliot Hospital, Emerson Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Northern Light Eastern Maine 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 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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