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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boek, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Marcelo Boek, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Boek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boek’s office at (956) 548-0810.
What languages does Dr. Boek speak?
Dr. Boek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Boek treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Boek 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. Boek. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Nutritional Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Diet-Related Anemia
- Anemia from Poor Nutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D538: Other specified nutritional anemias
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
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:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
- C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C538: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Which procedures does Dr. Boek perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Marcelo Boek 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. Boek's office.
Does Dr. Boek accept my insurance?
Dr. Boek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 548-0810 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boek accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Boek in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Boek's office located?
Dr. Marcelo Boek's Primary Practice
2150 N Expressway Ste 83
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-0810
What is Dr. Boek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134166788.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boek
What is Dr. Marcelo Boek's specialty?
Dr. Boek is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Brownsville, TX. 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. Boek to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Marcelo Boek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boek is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville 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 Marcelo Boek accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Marcelo Boek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marcelo Boek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boek's office at (956) 548-0810 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marcelo Boek?
Please contact Dr. Boek's office at (956) 548-0810 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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