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Dr. Lawrence Garbo, MD

Hematology / Oncology Specialist

Albany, NY

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garbo, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Lawrence Garbo, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Garbo graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Garbo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garbo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garbo’s office at (518) 489-0044.

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

    • Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    Is Dr. Garbo board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Garbo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Garbo speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Garbo typically treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Garbo 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. Garbo. 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.

    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 from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas

    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

    What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Garbo typically perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Garbo 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. Garbo. 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.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Does Dr. Garbo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garbo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 489-0044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garbo accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Garbo in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Garbo's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Garbo's Primary Practice

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 1

    Albany, NY 12206

    (518) 489-0044

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    Dr. Lawrence Garbo's Practice 2

    896 Riverview Rd

    Rexford, NY 12148

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

    Dr. Garbo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740276484.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garbo?

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

    What is Dr. Lawrence Garbo's specialty?

    Dr. Garbo is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Albany, NY.

    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 Dr. Lawrence Garbo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garbo is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center 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 Dr. Lawrence Garbo accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Garbo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawrence Garbo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garbo's office at (518) 489-0044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Garbo?

    Please contact Dr. Garbo's office at (518) 489-0044 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Garbo's office located?

    Dr. Garbo's offices are located in Albany, NY and Rexford, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Garbo have?

    Dr. Lawrence Garbo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.