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30 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Alston, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Ogdensburg, NY?
Dr. Lucille Alston, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Ogdensburg, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Alston graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Allegheny Gen Hosp, Medical Oncology; St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alston is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alston’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alston’s office at (315) 393-3600.
Where did Dr. Alston go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Allegheny Gen Hosp, Medical Oncology; St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Allegheny General Hospital-Western Pennsylvania Hosp Med Ed Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alston speak?
Dr. Alston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Alston treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Alston 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. Alston. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Cancer
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
- Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
- Family history of GI cancer
- Hereditary digestive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
- Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Other Genetic and Chromosomal Screening
- Genetic Testing
- Health Screening
- Additional Genetic Testing
- Advanced Chromosome Screening
- Specific Genetic Anomaly Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1379: Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies
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:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Alston perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lucille Alston 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. Alston's office.
Does Dr. Alston accept my insurance?
Dr. Alston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 393-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alston accept in Ogdensburg, NY?
Dr. Alston in Ogdensburg, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alston's office located?
Dr. Lucille Alston's Primary Practice
214 King St Ste A
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-3600
What is Dr. Alston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194760959.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alston
What is Dr. Lucille Alston's specialty?
Dr. Alston is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Ogdensburg, NY. 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. Alston to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lucille Alston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alston is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Lucille Alston accepting new patients in Ogdensburg, NY?
Yes, Dr. Lucille Alston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucille Alston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alston's office at (315) 393-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucille Alston?
Please contact Dr. Alston's office at (315) 393-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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