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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Punekar, Medical Oncologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Salman Punekar, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Punekar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Punekar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Punekar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Punekar speak?
Dr. Punekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Punekar treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Punekar 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. Punekar. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right lung cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
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:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Cancer of Left Lower Limb
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
- Sarcoma of left leg
- Malignant soft tissue tumor of left leg
- Connective tissue cancer of left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
- C4922: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip
- C4921: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer of the Left Leg
- Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Malignant Bone Tumor
- Bone Sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Left Lower Limb Bone Cancer
- Left Leg Bone Tumor
- Left Thigh Bone Cancer
- Left Shin Bone Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
- C4022: Malignant neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Stomach Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Small Intestine Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- GIST of stomach
- Gastric GIST
- Stomach tumor
- GIST of small intestine
- Small bowel GIST
- Small intestine tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C49A2: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of stomach
- C49A3: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of small intestine
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Also known as:
- Nerve Cancer
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Cancer
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Malignant Nerve Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Cancer
- Autonomic Nerve Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C479: Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
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:
- Desmoid Tumor
- Desmoid tumor
- Aggressive Fibromatosis
- Deep Fibromatosis
- Desmoid Fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D48119: Desmoid tumor of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Which procedures does Dr. Punekar perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Salman Punekar 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Punekar's office.
Does Dr. Punekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Punekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Punekar accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Punekar in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Punekar's office located?
What is Dr. Punekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Punekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730454034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Punekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Punekar
What is Dr. Salman Punekar's specialty?
Dr. Punekar is a Medical Oncologist near New York, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Punekar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Salman Punekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Punekar is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Salman Punekar accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Salman Punekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salman Punekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Punekar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salman Punekar?
Please contact Dr. Punekar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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