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Dr. Elaine Walsh, PHD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walsh, Medical Oncologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Elaine Walsh, PHD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Walsh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walsh’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walsh’s office at (202) 444-2223.

    What languages does Dr. Walsh speak?

    Dr. Walsh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Walsh treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Walsh 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. Walsh. 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
    • Widespread Left 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
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left 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
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left 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

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does Dr. Walsh perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Walsh 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. Walsh. 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:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Walsh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walsh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-2223 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walsh accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Walsh in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Walsh's office located?

    Dr. Elaine Walsh's Primary Practice

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

    (202) 444-2223

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    Dr. Elaine Walsh's Practice 2

    300 E 66th St Fl 7

    New York, NY 10065

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    Dr. Elaine Walsh's Practice 3

    1275 York Ave

    New York, NY 10065

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    What is Dr. Walsh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Walsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780104570.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walsh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walsh

    What is Dr. Elaine Walsh's specialty?

    Dr. Walsh is a Medical Oncologist near Washington, DC. 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. Walsh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elaine Walsh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walsh is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar St. Mary's 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 Elaine Walsh accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Elaine Walsh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elaine Walsh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walsh's office at (202) 444-2223 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elaine Walsh?

    Please contact Dr. Walsh's office at (202) 444-2223 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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