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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lind, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Richard Lind, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lind graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine; Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Internal Medicine; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp. Dr. Lind is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lind’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lind’s office at (828) 274-7502.
Where did Dr. Lind go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine; Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Internal Medicine; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp | Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Lind board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lind, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lind speak?
Dr. Lind and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lind treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Lind 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. Lind. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
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
Which procedures does Dr. Lind perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Lind 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. Lind's office.
Does Dr. Lind accept my insurance?
Dr. Lind accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 274-7502 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lind accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Lind in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lind's office located?
Dr. Richard Lind's Primary Practice
53 S French Broad Ave Ste 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 274-7502
What is Dr. Lind's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lind's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437101045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lind?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lind
What is Dr. Richard Lind's specialty?
Dr. Lind is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Asheville, NC. 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. Lind to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Lind affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lind is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, AdventHealth Hendersonville, Carteret Health Care 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Richard Lind accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lind is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Lind offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lind's office at (828) 274-7502 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Lind?
Please contact Dr. Lind's office at (828) 274-7502 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Lind have?
Dr. Richard Lind is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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