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Dr. Bassel El-Rayes, MD
Birmingham, AL
23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. El-Rayes, Medical Oncologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Bassel El-Rayes, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. El-Rayes is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Rayes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Rayes’s office.
What languages does Dr. El-Rayes speak?
Dr. El-Rayes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. El-Rayes typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. El-Rayes 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. El-Rayes. 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:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Benign Tumor
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
- Other benign neuroendocrine growths
- Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
- D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. El-Rayes typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. El-Rayes 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. El-Rayes. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. El-Rayes accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Rayes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Rayes accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. El-Rayes in Birmingham, AL 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 Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. El-Rayes' office located?
What is Dr. El-Rayes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Rayes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437196433.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Rayes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Rayes
What is Dr. Bassel El-Rayes's specialty?
Dr. El-Rayes is a Medical Oncologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Bassel El-Rayes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, El-Rayes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Bassel El-Rayes accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Bassel El-Rayes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bassel El-Rayes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Rayes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bassel El-Rayes?
Please contact Dr. El-Rayes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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