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14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Downey, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Needham, MA?
Dr. Kelly Downey, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Needham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Downey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downey’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downey’s office at (781) 453-7500.
Is Dr. Downey board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kelly Downey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Downey speak?
Dr. Downey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Downey treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Downey 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. Downey. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
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:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone structure problem
- Low bone density
- Bone mineral density disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8588: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Which procedures does Dr. Downey perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kelly Downey may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Downey's office.
Does Dr. Downey accept my insurance?
Dr. Downey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 453-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Downey accept in Needham, MA?
Dr. Downey in Needham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Downey's office located?
What is Dr. Downey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Downey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558558619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downey
What is Dr. Kelly Downey's specialty?
Dr. Downey is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Needham, MA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Downey to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kelly Downey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Downey is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton 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
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Is Kelly Downey accepting new patients in Needham, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kelly Downey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelly Downey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Downey's office at (781) 453-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelly Downey?
Please contact Dr. Downey's office at (781) 453-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kelly Downey have?
Dr. Kelly Downey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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