Dr. Christopher Chay, MD
Asheville, NC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chay, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Christopher Chay, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chay graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NC CHAPEL HILL SCH OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Nc Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chay’s office at (828) 212-7021.
Where did Dr. Chay go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Nc Hosps, Internal Medicine | University of North Carolina Hospitals
Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc | UNIVERSITY OF NC CHAPEL HILL SCH OF MEDICINE
Is Dr. Chay board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Chay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chay speak?
Dr. Chay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chay treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Chay 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. Chay. 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:
- 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
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
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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
- C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
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:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Which procedures does Dr. Chay perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Chay 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chay's office.
Does Dr. Chay accept my insurance?
Dr. Chay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 212-7021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chay accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Chay in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
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Where is Dr. Chay's office located?
Dr. Christopher Chay's Primary Practice
551 Brevard Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 212-7021
What is Dr. Chay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699764878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chay
What is Dr. Christopher Chay's specialty?
Dr. Chay is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Asheville, 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. Chay to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Chay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chay is affiliated with Mission 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
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Is Christopher Chay accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Chay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Chay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chay's office at (828) 212-7021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Chay?
Please contact Dr. Chay's office at (828) 212-7021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Chay have?
Dr. Christopher Chay is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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