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Dr. Viswatej Avutu, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avutu, Medical Oncologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Viswatej Avutu, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Avutu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avutu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avutu’s office at (800) 525-2225.

    What languages does Dr. Avutu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Avutu typically treat?

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

    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Cancer
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Connective Tissue Cancer
    • Soft Tissue Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic cancer
    • Cancer spread to other organs
    • Cancer metastases
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer Spread
    • Lung Cancer
    • Metastatic Lung Cancer
    • Secondary Lung Tumor
    • Lung Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7800: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Avutu typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Viswatej Avutu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Avutu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Avutu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avutu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 525-2225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avutu accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Avutu in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Avutu's office located?

    Dr. Viswatej Avutu's Primary Practice

    1275 York Ave

    New York, NY 10065

    (800) 525-2225

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    What hospitals are Dr. Avutu affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Avutu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Saratoga Hospital,Saratoga Springs, NY
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge,Basking Ridge, NJ

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

    Dr. Avutu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255759163.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avutu?

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

    What is Dr. Viswatej Avutu's specialty?

    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 Dr. Viswatej Avutu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avutu is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering 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

    When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Medical Oncologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Viswatej Avutu accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Viswatej Avutu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Viswatej Avutu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avutu's office at (800) 525-2225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Viswatej Avutu?

    Please contact Dr. Avutu's office at (800) 525-2225 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Avutu's office located?

    Dr. Avutu's office is located in New York, NY.