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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zakem, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Michael Zakem, DO is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Zakem completed his residency at Metrohealth Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine. Dr. Zakem is fluent in English, German, and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zakem’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zakem’s office at (616) 252-8100.
Where did Dr. Zakem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine
Medical School: Mi State University, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi
What languages does Dr. Zakem speak?
Dr. Zakem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Polish
What conditions does Dr. Zakem treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Zakem 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. Zakem. 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
- Anemia
- Nutritional Anemia
- Other Specific Anemias
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Dietary Anemia
- Malnutrition Anemia
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Uncommon anemia
- Rare anemia
- Specific anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified
- D6489: Other specified anemias
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- High Platelet Count
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood and Bone Marrow Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Bone Marrow Disease
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
- Hematologic Conditions
- Diseases of Blood-Forming Organs
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
- D7589: Other specified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs
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:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ)
- MDS
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
- Preleukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D461: Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts
Which procedures does Dr. Zakem perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Zakem 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. Zakem's office.
Does Dr. Zakem accept my insurance?
Dr. Zakem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 252-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zakem accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Zakem in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zakem's office located?
Dr. Michael Zakem's Primary Practice
5800 Foremost Dr SE Ste 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 252-8100
What is Dr. Zakem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zakem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316948771.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zakem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zakem
What is Dr. Michael Zakem's specialty?
Dr. Zakem is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Grand Rapids, MI. 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. Zakem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Zakem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zakem is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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
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Is Michael Zakem accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes, Dr. Michael Zakem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Zakem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zakem's office at (616) 252-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Zakem?
Please contact Dr. Zakem's office at (616) 252-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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