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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friend, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sarah Friend, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Friend is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friend’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friend’s office.
What languages does Dr. Friend speak?
Dr. Friend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Friend treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Friend 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. Friend. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does Dr. Friend perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Friend 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. Friend. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Friend 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. Friend accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Friend in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
Community Health Improvement Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Friend's office located?
What is Dr. Friend's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205156585.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friend
What is Dr. Sarah Friend's specialty?
Dr. Friend is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Atlanta, GA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Friend to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah Friend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friend is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, Tift Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Sarah Friend accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Friend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Friend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friend's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Friend?
Please contact Dr. Friend's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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