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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sacks, Medical Oncologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Ruth Sacks, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Sacks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sacks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sacks’s office at (404) 616-4307.
What languages does Dr. Sacks speak?
Dr. Sacks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sacks treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sacks 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. Sacks. 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
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50419: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Sacks perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruth Sacks 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. Sacks' office.
Does Dr. Sacks accept my insurance?
Dr. Sacks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-4307 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sacks accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sacks in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sacks' office located?
What is Dr. Sacks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sacks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063822393.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sacks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sacks
What is Dr. Ruth Sacks's specialty?
Dr. Sacks is a Medical Oncologist near Atlanta, GA. 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. Sacks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruth Sacks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sacks is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory University 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
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Is Ruth Sacks accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Sacks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Sacks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sacks's office at (404) 616-4307 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Sacks?
Please contact Dr. Sacks's office at (404) 616-4307 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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