Dr. Joanne Becker, MD
Houston, TX
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Becker, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Becker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
Residency: SUNY | Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University | Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Becker board certified as a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joanne Becker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology since 1994, American Board of Pathology since 1996
What languages does Dr. Becker speak?
Dr. Becker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist like Dr. Becker typically treat?
As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker. 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Leukemia
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Plasma Cell Cancer
- Leukemic Myeloma
- Disseminated Myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9010: Plasma cell leukemia not having achieved remission
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:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Also known as:
- Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
- Lymphoma
- Waldenstrm macroglobulinemia
- Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma
- WM Lymphoma
- Waldenstrom's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- C880: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
What procedures does a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist like Dr. Becker typically perform?
As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker. 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:
- Collecting Patient's Own Blood Stem Cells for Transplant
- Autologous Stem Cell Harvest
- Blood Stem Cell Collection
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Apheresis
CPT Codes:
- 38206: Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous
Also known as:
- Red Blood Cell Apheresis
- Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange
- Red Blood Cell Removal Procedure
- Erythrocytapheresis
CPT Codes:
- 36512: Therapeutic apheresis; for red blood cells
Does Dr. Becker accept my insurance?
Dr. Becker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 792-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Becker accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Becker in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Becker's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Becker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Becker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of International Association of HealthCare Professionals
What is Dr. Becker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Becker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235134800.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Becker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Becker