Dr. Ok-Kyong Chaekal, MD
Cleveland, OH
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chaekal, Hematopathologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Ok-Kyong Chaekal, MD is a Hematopathologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Chaekal is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaekal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chaekal’s office.
What languages does Dr. Chaekal speak?
Dr. Chaekal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does a Hematopathologist like Dr. Chaekal typically treat?
As a Hematopathologist, Dr. Chaekal 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. Chaekal. 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- 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 Myeloma in Remission
- Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphosarcoma
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8590: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- NLPHL
- Lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8100: Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified site
What procedures does a Hematopathologist like Dr. Chaekal typically perform?
As a Hematopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ok-Kyong Chaekal may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Chaekal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chaekal accept my insurance?
Dr. Chaekal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chaekal accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Chaekal in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Summa Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chaekal's office located?
What is Dr. Chaekal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chaekal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093701021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaekal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chaekal
What is Dr. Ok-Kyong Chaekal's specialty?
Dr. Chaekal is a Hematopathologist near Cleveland, OH.
What does a Hematopathologist do?
A hematopathologist specializes in diseases that impact blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. This physician possesses the knowledge and technical skills necessary for the laboratory diagnosis of conditions such as anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders, and blood clotting disorders.
Is this Dr. Ok-Kyong Chaekal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chaekal is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center, Uh Parma Medical Center, Uh Portage Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital 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 Hematopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ok-Kyong Chaekal accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Ok-Kyong Chaekal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ok-Kyong Chaekal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chaekal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ok-Kyong Chaekal?
Please contact Dr. Chaekal's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106