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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castellanos, Medical Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Emily Castellanos, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Castellanos is fluent in English, Kannada, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castellanos’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castellanos’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Castellanos?
Dr. Emily Castellanos, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Castellanos empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Castellanos is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Castellanos speak?
Dr. Castellanos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Castellanos typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Castellanos 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. Castellanos. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Castellanos typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Emily Castellanos 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. Castellanos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castellanos accept my insurance?
Dr. Castellanos 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. Castellanos accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Castellanos in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Castellanos' office located?
What is Dr. Castellanos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castellanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528202579.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castellanos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castellanos
What is Dr. Emily Castellanos's specialty?
Dr. Castellanos is a Medical Oncologist near Philadelphia, PA.
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. Emily Castellanos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castellanos is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Emily Castellanos accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Emily Castellanos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Castellanos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castellanos's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Castellanos?
Please contact Dr. Castellanos's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Castellanos
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111