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Dr. Sara Dost, MD
Fairfield, CT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dost, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Sara Dost, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Dost is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dost’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dost’s office at (203) 382-0630.
What languages does Dr. Dost speak?
Dr. Dost and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dost treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Dost 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. Dost. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- DCIS
- Early Ductal Breast Cancer
- Precancerous Ductal Lesion
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
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- D0510: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Dost perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sara Dost 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. Dost's office.
Does Dr. Dost accept my insurance?
Dr. Dost accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 382-0630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dost accept in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Dost in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CarePartners of Connecticut
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dost's office located?
What is Dr. Dost's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053660225.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dost?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dost
What is Dr. Sara Dost's specialty?
Dr. Dost is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Fairfield, CT. 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. Dost to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sara Dost affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dost is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, William W. Backus 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 Sara Dost accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?
Yes, Dr. Sara Dost is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Dost offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dost's office at (203) 382-0630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Dost?
Please contact Dr. Dost's office at (203) 382-0630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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