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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Derakhshan, Anatomic Pathologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Derakhshan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Derakhshan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Derakhshan’s office at (212) 639-7102.
What languages does Dr. Derakhshan speak?
Dr. Derakhshan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Derakhshan typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Derakhshan 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. Derakhshan. 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:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Derakhshan typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Derakhshan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Derakhshan accept my insurance?
Dr. Derakhshan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 639-7102 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Derakhshan accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Derakhshan in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Derakhshan's office located?
Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan's Primary Practice
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
(212) 639-7102
What is Dr. Derakhshan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Derakhshan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396312310.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Derakhshan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Derakhshan
What is Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan's specialty?
Dr. Derakhshan is a Anatomic Pathologist near New York, NY.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Derakhshan is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Westchester, Hackensack University Medical Center 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 an Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Fatemeh Derakhshan accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Derakhshan's office at (212) 639-7102 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fatemeh Derakhshan?
Please contact Dr. Derakhshan's office at (212) 639-7102 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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