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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rusia, Radiation Oncologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Bindu Rusia, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Rusia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rusia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rusia’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rusia?
Dr. Bindu Rusia, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Radiation Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rusia empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, External Beam Radiation Therapy, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Gynecologic Cancers, Head & Neck Cancer, Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Lung Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Oral Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Uterine Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pittsburgh/PA community, Dr. Rusia is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Rusia speak?
Dr. Rusia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rusia treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Rusia 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. Rusia. 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Supraglottic cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C321: Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
- C098: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of tonsil
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Gullet Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
Which procedures does Dr. Rusia perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bindu Rusia may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rusia's office.
Does Dr. Rusia accept my insurance?
Dr. Rusia 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. Rusia accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Rusia in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rusia's office located?
What is Dr. Rusia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rusia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528479847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rusia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rusia
What is Dr. Bindu Rusia's specialty?
Dr. Rusia is a Radiation Oncologist near Pittsburgh, PA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Rusia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bindu Rusia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rusia is affiliated with AHN Allegheny General Hospital 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 Bindu Rusia accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Bindu Rusia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bindu Rusia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rusia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bindu Rusia?
Please contact Dr. Rusia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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