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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altwerger, Gynecologic Oncologist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Gary Altwerger, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Altwerger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altwerger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altwerger’s office at (203) 785-7385.
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 here.
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
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
The Hartford Financial Services Group
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Altwerger's office located?
What is Dr. Altwerger's NPI number?An 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
What is Dr. Gary Altwerger's specialty?
Dr. Altwerger is a Gynecologic Oncologist near New Haven, CT.
What does a Gynecologic Oncologist do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications.
Is this Dr. Gary Altwerger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Altwerger is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Greenwich 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 Gary Altwerger accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Gary Altwerger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Altwerger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Altwerger's office at (203) 785-7385 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Altwerger?
Please contact Dr. Altwerger's office at (203) 785-7385 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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