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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chaitowitz, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Mark Chaitowitz, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chaitowitz is fluent in English and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaitowitz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chaitowitz’s office at (718) 920-4137.
Where did Dr. Chaitowitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Chaitowitz board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Chaitowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chaitowitz speak?
Dr. Chaitowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Yiddish
What conditions does Dr. Chaitowitz treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Chaitowitz 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. Chaitowitz. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Nutritional Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Dietary Anemia
- Malnutrition Anemia
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood and Immune Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Immune System and Disorder
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
- Hematologic Disorders
- Immunological Disorders
- Autoimmune Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
- Z862: Personal history of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- High Platelet Count
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Chaitowitz perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mark Chaitowitz 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. Chaitowitz's office.
Does Dr. Chaitowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Chaitowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 920-4137 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chaitowitz accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Chaitowitz in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Express Scripts
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Chaitowitz's office located?
What is Dr. Chaitowitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chaitowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922215680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaitowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chaitowitz
What is Dr. Mark Chaitowitz's specialty?
Dr. Chaitowitz is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Bronx, NY. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Chaitowitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mark Chaitowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chaitowitz is affiliated with Montefiore Hospital (moses Campus) 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 Mark Chaitowitz accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mark Chaitowitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Chaitowitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chaitowitz's office at (718) 920-4137 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Chaitowitz?
Please contact Dr. Chaitowitz's office at (718) 920-4137 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Chaitowitz have?
Dr. Mark Chaitowitz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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