Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smithy, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in New York, NY?
What languages does Dr. Smithy speak?
Dr. Smithy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Smithy typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Smithy 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. Smithy. 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:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Smithy typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Smithy 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
Please contact Dr. Smithy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smithy accept my insurance?
Dr. Smithy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 278-0055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smithy accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Smithy in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Smithy's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Smithy affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Smithy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Smithy's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smithy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215467097.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smithy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smithy