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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hsu, Radiation Oncologist in Burlington, MA?
Dr. Howard Hsu, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Burlington, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hsu is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hsu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hsu’s office at (603) 663-1800.
What languages does Dr. Hsu speak?
Dr. Hsu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Hsu typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Hsu 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. Hsu. 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Hsu typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Hsu 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. Hsu. 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:
- Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
- Prostate fiducial marker insertion
- Radiation therapy guidance markers
- Prostate dosimeter placement
- Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
- 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Prostate Seed Implants (Brachytherapy)
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Interstitial Radioelement Application
- Prostate Radiation Seed Placement
CPT Codes:
- 55875: Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement application, with or without cystoscopy
Also known as:
- Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
- Prostate Spacer Injection
- Periprostatic Injection
- Biodegradable Prostate Implant
- Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
- 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Hsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Hsu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 663-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hsu accept in Burlington, MA?
Dr. Hsu in Burlington, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hsu's office located?
What is Dr. Hsu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hsu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952513392.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hsu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hsu
What is Dr. Howard Hsu's specialty?
Dr. Hsu is a Radiation Oncologist near Burlington, MA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Howard Hsu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hsu is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Beverly Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, York 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 Howard Hsu accepting new patients in Burlington, MA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Hsu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Hsu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hsu's office at (603) 663-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Hsu?
Please contact Dr. Hsu's office at (603) 663-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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