Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wookey, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wookey?
Dr. Vanessa Wookey, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematology / Oncology Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wookey empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Appendix Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Liver Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Pancreatic Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Wookey is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Wookey speak?
Dr. Wookey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Wookey typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Wookey 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. Wookey. 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 Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Wookey typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Wookey 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. Wookey. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
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. Wookey accept my insurance?
Dr. Wookey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 214-1676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wookey accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Wookey in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Wookey's office located?
Dr. Vanessa Wookey's Primary Practice
333 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 214-1676
What hospitals are Dr. Wookey affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wookey has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wookey's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wookey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922480771.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wookey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wookey