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Dr. Elhamy Eskander, MD

Dr. Elhamy Eskander, MD

Frederick, MD

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Eskander, Medical Oncologist in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Elhamy Eskander, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Eskander graduated from University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Hematology/Oncology; Conemaugh Valley Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Eskander is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eskander’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eskander’s office at (301) 662-8477.

    Where did Dr. Eskander go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Hematology/Oncology; Conemaugh Valley Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Conemaugh Vly Meml Hospital Temple University Hospital | Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt | Kasr-el-Aini University,Cairo, Egypt | University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Eskander board certified as a Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Elhamy Eskander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Eskander speak?

    Dr. Eskander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Eskander treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Eskander 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. Eskander. 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:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • 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
    • 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
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant 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 Hemochromatosis
    • Hemochromatosis
    • Hereditary hemochromatosis
    • Genetic Iron Overload
    • Primary Hemochromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Blood Disorder
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia

    What procedures does Dr. Eskander perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Eskander 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. Eskander. 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Does Dr. Eskander accept my insurance?

    Dr. Eskander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 662-8477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Eskander accept in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Eskander in Frederick, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Eskander's office located?

    Dr. Elhamy Eskander's Primary Practice

    1562 Opossumtown Pike

    Frederick, MD 21702

    (301) 662-8477

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    Dr. Elhamy Eskander's Practice 2

    194 Thomas Johnson Dr

    Frederick, MD 21702

    (240) 566-3940

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    What is Dr. Eskander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Eskander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528050473.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eskander?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eskander

    What is Dr. Elhamy Eskander's specialty?

    Dr. Eskander is a Medical Oncologist near Frederick, MD. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Eskander to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elhamy Eskander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Eskander is affiliated with Frederick Health 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 Elhamy Eskander accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Elhamy Eskander is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elhamy Eskander offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Eskander's office at (301) 662-8477 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elhamy Eskander?

    Please contact Dr. Eskander's office at (301) 662-8477 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elhamy Eskander have?

    Dr. Elhamy Eskander is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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