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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Besh, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Southaven, MS?
Dr. Stephen Besh, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Southaven, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Besh completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Besh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Besh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Besh’s office at (901) 683-0055.
Where did Dr. Besh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Besh board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Besh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Besh speak?
Dr. Besh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Besh treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Besh 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. Besh. 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:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female 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
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
- Bleeding Disorder
- Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
- Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease
- HHT
- Spider Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I780: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
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
Also known as:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Which procedures does Dr. Besh perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Besh 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. Besh's office.
Does Dr. Besh accept my insurance?
Dr. Besh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 683-0055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Besh accept in Southaven, MS?
Dr. Besh in Southaven, MS 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Besh's office located?
What is Dr. Besh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Besh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659375392.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Besh
What is Dr. Stephen Besh's specialty?
Dr. Besh is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Southaven, MS. 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. Besh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Besh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Besh is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Stephen Besh accepting new patients in Southaven, MS?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Besh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Besh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Besh's office at (901) 683-0055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Besh?
Please contact Dr. Besh's office at (901) 683-0055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Besh have?
Dr. Stephen Besh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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