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Dr. Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad, MD, PHD

Dr. Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad, MD, PHD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad, Radiation Oncologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad, MD, PHD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad is currently affiliated with CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic. Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad’s office at (917) 300-0553.

    What languages does Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad speak?

    Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Persian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad typically treat?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad 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. Ghiassi-Nejad. 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 Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Uterine Tumor
    • Uterine Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Uterus
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C548: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of corpus uteri
    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad typically perform?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad 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. Ghiassi-Nejad. 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:

    • Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
    • Vaginal Brachytherapy Device Insertion
    • Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
    • Internal Radiation Apparatus
    • Vaginal Radiation Delivery
    • Uterine Tandem Placement
    • Vaginal Ovoids Insertion
    • Internal Radiation Therapy Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
    • 57155: Insertion of uterine tandem and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy

    Does Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad's office located?

    CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic

    CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic

    622 West 168th Street

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982946505.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad?

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

    What is Dr. Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad's specialty?

    Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad is a Radiation Oncologist near New York, NY.

    What does a Radiation Oncologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical 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 Radiation Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Radiation 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 Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zahra Ghiassi-Nejad?

    Please contact Dr. Ghiassi-Nejad's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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