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Dr. Robert Ancker, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
Cleveland, OH
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ancker, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Robert Ancker, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH. He is board certified. Dr. Ancker graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Ancker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ancker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ancker’s office at (208) 625-4798.
Where did Dr. Ancker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Ancker board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Ancker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ancker speak?
Dr. Ancker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ancker typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ancker 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. Ancker. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ancker typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ancker may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Ancker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ancker accept my insurance?
Dr. Ancker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 625-4798 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ancker accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Ancker in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of Oregon
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ancker's office located?
Dr. Robert Ancker's Primary Practice
17876 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(208) 625-4798
What is Dr. Ancker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ancker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639121098.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ancker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ancker
What is Dr. Robert Ancker's specialty?
Dr. Ancker is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Cleveland, OH.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Robert Ancker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ancker is affiliated with Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Riverbend 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Ancker accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Robert Ancker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Ancker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ancker's office at (208) 625-4798 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Ancker?
Please contact Dr. Ancker's office at (208) 625-4798 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Ancker have?
Dr. Robert Ancker is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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