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Who is Dr. Sekar, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Aswin Sekar, MD, PHD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sekar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sekar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sekar’s office at (617) 632-6140.
What languages does Dr. Sekar speak?
Dr. Sekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sekar typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sekar 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. Sekar. 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:
- 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:
- Lymphocytosis
- Blood Disorder
- High lymphocyte count
- Elevated lymphocytes
- Lymphocyte increase
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72820: Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
Also known as:
- Small B-cell Lymphoma
- Follicular Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
- SLL
- B-cell Lymphoma
- Follicular Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- FL
- Nodular Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8300: Small cell B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8290: Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
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. Sekar typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Aswin Sekar 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. Sekar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-6140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sekar accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sekar in Boston, MA 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 Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sekar's office located?
What is Dr. Sekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851749691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sekar
What is Dr. Aswin Sekar's specialty?
Dr. Sekar is a Medical Oncologist near Boston, MA.
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. Aswin Sekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sekar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dana - Farber Cancer Institute - Longwood Medical Area. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Aswin Sekar accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Aswin Sekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aswin Sekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office at (617) 632-6140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aswin Sekar?
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office at (617) 632-6140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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