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Dr. Ben George, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. George, Medical Oncologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Ben George, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. George graduated from Med College Thiruvananthapuram and completed his residency at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program. Dr. George is fluent in English, Malay, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. George’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. George’s office at (414) 805-0505.

    Where did Dr. George go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program

    • Medical School: Med College Thiruvananthapuram

    What languages does Dr. George speak?

    Dr. George and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Malay

    • Malayalam

    What conditions does Dr. George treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. George 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. George. 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:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas

    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:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
    • Gullet Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
    • C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Stomach Carcinoma
    • Cardia Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C160: Malignant neoplasm of cardia

    What procedures does Dr. George perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. George 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. George. 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:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    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

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. George accept my insurance?

    Dr. George accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-0505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. George accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. George in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BEST Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Prime Therapeutics

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. George's office located?

    Dr. Ben George's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-0505

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    Dr. Ben George's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    Dr. Ben George's Practice 3

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

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    What is Dr. George's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. George's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295930519.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. George?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. George

    What is Dr. Ben George's specialty?

    Dr. George is a Medical Oncologist near Milwaukee, WI. 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. Contact Dr. George to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ben George affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. George is affiliated with Froedtert 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 Ben George accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Ben George is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ben George offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. George's office at (414) 805-0505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ben George?

    Please contact Dr. George's office at (414) 805-0505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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