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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bessnow, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Dover, NH?
Dr. Amy Bessnow, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Dover, NH with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Bessnow is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bessnow’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bessnow’s office at (603) 740-2694.
Where did Dr. Bessnow go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Bessnow speak?
Dr. Bessnow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bessnow treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Bessnow 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. Bessnow. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
What procedures does Dr. Bessnow perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Bessnow 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. Bessnow. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietitian Re-assessment
- Nutritional Counseling Session
- Diet and Health Review
- Dietary Counseling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Registered Dietitian Consultation
CPT Codes:
- 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
- 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Does Dr. Bessnow accept my insurance?
Dr. Bessnow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 740-2694 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bessnow accept in Dover, NH?
Dr. Bessnow in Dover, NH 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)
Mattel Inc
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bessnow's office located?
What is Dr. Bessnow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bessnow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083766786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bessnow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bessnow
What is Dr. Amy Bessnow's specialty?
Dr. Bessnow is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Dover, NH. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Bessnow to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amy Bessnow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bessnow is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Concord Hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Rhode Island Hospital, Concord Hospital – Laconia 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 Amy Bessnow accepting new patients in Dover, NH?
Yes, Dr. Amy Bessnow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amy Bessnow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bessnow's office at (603) 740-2694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amy Bessnow?
Please contact Dr. Bessnow's office at (603) 740-2694 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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