Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altwerger, Gynecologic Oncologist in New Haven, CT?
What languages does Dr. Altwerger speak?
Dr. Altwerger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Altwerger typically treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Altwerger 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. Altwerger. 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
- Malignant Uterine Tumor
- Uterine Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Uterus
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
- C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Altwerger typically perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Altwerger 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
Please contact Dr. Altwerger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Altwerger accept my insurance?
Dr. Altwerger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 785-7385 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altwerger accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Altwerger in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Globe Life
Humana
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
The Hartford Financial Services Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Altwerger's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Altwerger affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Altwerger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Altwerger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altwerger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407114630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altwerger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altwerger