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Dr. Birgit Arb, MD

Dr. Birgit Arb, MD

Wilmington, NC

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Arb, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. Birgit Arb, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Arb graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at Allegheny Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Arb is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arb’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arb’s office at (910) 667-3000.

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

    • Residency: Allegheny Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine | Allegheny General Hospital-Western Pennsylvania Hosp Med Ed Program

    • Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Arb board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Birgit Arb, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Arb speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Arb treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Arb 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. Arb. 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:

    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • 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
    • Left female breast cancer lower-inner
    • Lower-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer lower-inner
    • Lower-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-inner right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
    • C50311: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast

    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
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic 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
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    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:

    • 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:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Which procedures does Dr. Arb perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Birgit Arb may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Arb's office.

    Does Dr. Arb accept my insurance?

    Dr. Arb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 667-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Arb accept in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. Arb in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Arb's office located?

    Dr. Birgit Arb's Primary Practice

    2131 S 17th St

    Wilmington, NC 28401

    (910) 667-3000

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    Dr. Birgit Arb's Practice 2

    2400 Lee Hwy N

    Pulaski, VA 24301

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

    Dr. Arb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669466405.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arb?

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

    What is Dr. Birgit Arb's specialty?

    Dr. Arb is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Wilmington, NC. 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. Arb to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Birgit Arb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Arb is affiliated with Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 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?

    Explore Hematology / Oncology Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Birgit Arb accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Birgit Arb is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Birgit Arb offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Arb's office at (910) 667-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Birgit Arb?

    Please contact Dr. Arb's office at (910) 667-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Birgit Arb have?

    Dr. Birgit Arb is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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