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Dr. Mariam Alexander
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alexander, Medical Oncologist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Mariam Alexander is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. She is board certified. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?
Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alexander treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola 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
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
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
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Other benign neuroendocrine growths
- Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Mesothelioma
- Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Mesothelioma
- Asbestos Cancer
- Pleural Mesothelioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C450: Mesothelioma of pleura
Which procedures does Dr. Alexander perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mariam Alexander 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. Alexander's office.
Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Alexander in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?
Dr. Mariam Alexander's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679987382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander
What is Dr. Mariam Alexander's specialty?
Dr. Alexander is a Medical Oncologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Alexander to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mariam Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Musc Health University 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 Mariam Alexander accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Mariam Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mariam Alexander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mariam Alexander?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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