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Dr. Melissa Mcshane, MD
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcshane, Medical Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Melissa Mcshane, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Mcshane is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcshane’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcshane’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mcshane?
Dr. Melissa Mcshane, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mcshane empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Mcshane is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Mcshane speak?
Dr. Mcshane and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Mcshane typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Mcshane 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. Mcshane. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left 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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Mcshane typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Mcshane performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mcshane. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Mcshane accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcshane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcshane accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Mcshane in Philadelphia, PA 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
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mcshane's office located?
What is Dr. Mcshane's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcshane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578980462.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcshane?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcshane
What is Dr. Melissa Mcshane's specialty?
Dr. Mcshane is a Medical Oncologist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Melissa Mcshane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcshane is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer 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 Melissa Mcshane accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Mcshane is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Mcshane offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcshane's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Mcshane?
Please contact Dr. Mcshane's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Mcshane
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111