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Dr. Hussein Assi, MD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assi, Medical Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Hussein Assi, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Assi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assi’s office.
What languages does Dr. Assi speak?
Dr. Assi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Assi typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Assi 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. Assi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Benign Tumor
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
- Other benign neuroendocrine growths
- Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
- D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Assi typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Assi 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. Assi. 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 here.
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
Does Dr. Assi accept my insurance?
Dr. Assi 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. Assi accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Assi in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Assi's office located?
What is Dr. Assi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235544362.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assi
What is Dr. Hussein Assi's specialty?
Dr. Assi is a Medical Oncologist near Boston, MA.
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. Hussein Assi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assi is affiliated with Boston Medical 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
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Is Hussein Assi accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Hussein Assi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hussein Assi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hussein Assi?
Please contact Dr. Assi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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