28 Years of Experience
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. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. 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 as a 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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Arb typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Arb typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Arb 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
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
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Arb's office located?
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.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Birgit Arb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arb is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Twin County Regional Healthcare which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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