Dr. Heidar Albandar, MD
Fountain Hill, PA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Albandar, Medical Oncologist in Fountain Hill, PA?
Dr. Heidar Albandar, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Fountain Hill, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Albandar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Albandar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Albandar’s office at (610) 867-3115.
What languages does Dr. Albandar speak?
Dr. Albandar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Albandar typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Albandar 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. Albandar. 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:
- 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Albandar typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Albandar 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. Albandar. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
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
Does Dr. Albandar accept my insurance?
Dr. Albandar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 867-3115 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albandar accept in Fountain Hill, PA?
Dr. Albandar in Fountain Hill, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Capital Blue Cross
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Employer Health Options Administered Payer
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Albandar's office located?
Dr. Heidar Albandar's Primary Practice
701 Ostrum St Ste 502
Fountain Hill, PA 18015
(610) 867-3115
What is Dr. Albandar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Albandar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659766889.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albandar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Albandar
What is Dr. Heidar Albandar's specialty?
Dr. Albandar is a Medical Oncologist near Fountain Hill, 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. Heidar Albandar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Albandar is affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Quakertown Campus, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, St. Luke's Grand View 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heidar Albandar accepting new patients in Fountain Hill, PA?
Yes, Dr. Heidar Albandar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heidar Albandar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Albandar's office at (610) 867-3115 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heidar Albandar?
Please contact Dr. Albandar's office at (610) 867-3115 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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