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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rifkin, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Shelby Rifkin, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Rifkin completed his residency at Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Evanston Hosp, Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Hosp-Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Evanston Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Rifkin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rifkin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rifkin’s office.
Where did Dr. Rifkin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Evanston Hosp, Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Hosp-Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Evanston Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Is Dr. Rifkin board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shelby Rifkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rifkin speak?
Dr. Rifkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Rifkin typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Rifkin 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. Rifkin. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CML
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Rifkin typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shelby Rifkin may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Rifkin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rifkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Rifkin 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. Rifkin accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Rifkin in Chicago, IL 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)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Rifkin's office located?
What is Dr. Rifkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rifkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639166481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rifkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rifkin
What is Dr. Shelby Rifkin's specialty?
Dr. Rifkin is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Chicago, IL.
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. Shelby Rifkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rifkin is affiliated with Endeavor Health Northwest Community 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shelby Rifkin accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Shelby Rifkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shelby Rifkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rifkin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shelby Rifkin?
Please contact Dr. Rifkin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shelby Rifkin have?
Dr. Shelby Rifkin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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