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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Punekar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Punekar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Punekar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right 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
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Malignant Bone Tumor
- Bone Sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Punekar typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Punekar 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. 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. 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
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Not Specified
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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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.
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. Salman Punekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Punekar is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Englewood Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 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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