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. He is board certified. 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 as a 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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Chay typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
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:
- 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. Chay typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Chay 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. 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. 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. 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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Christopher Chay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chay is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Unc Health Pardee, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta 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
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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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