Who is Dr. Barba, Radiation Oncologist in Altoona, PA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Barba?
Dr. Jose Barba, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Radiation Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Barba empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Altoona, PA community, Dr. Barba is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Barba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Therapeutic Radiology; St Barnabas Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Is Dr. Barba board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Barba, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Barba speak?
Dr. Barba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Barba typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Barba 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. Barba. 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Barba typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Barba may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Barba's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Barba accept my insurance?
Dr. Barba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 754-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barba accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Barba in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Highmark Health
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Barba's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Barba affiliated with?
Dr. Barba has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Barba's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427072446.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barba