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Who is Dr. Gu, Medical Oncologist in Montvale, NJ?
Dr. Ping Gu, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Montvale, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gu’s office at (201) 775-7183.
What languages does Dr. Gu speak?
Dr. Gu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Gu typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Gu 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. Gu. 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:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Gu typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Gu 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. Gu. 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
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
Does Dr. Gu accept my insurance?
Dr. Gu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 775-7183 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gu accept in Montvale, NJ?
Dr. Gu in Montvale, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gu's office located?
What is Dr. Gu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336383637.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gu
What is Dr. Ping Gu's specialty?
Dr. Gu is a Medical Oncologist near Montvale, NJ.
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. Ping Gu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gu is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley 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 Ping Gu accepting new patients in Montvale, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Ping Gu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ping Gu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (201) 775-7183 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ping Gu?
Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (201) 775-7183 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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