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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gallagher, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Salisbury, MD?
Dr. Christopher Gallagher, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Salisbury, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Gallagher completed his residency at Med. Dr. Gallagher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gallagher’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gallagher’s office at (202) 877-6998.
Where did Dr. Gallagher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med
What languages does Dr. Gallagher speak?
Dr. Gallagher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gallagher treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Gallagher 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. Gallagher. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
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
What procedures does Dr. Gallagher perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Gallagher 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. Gallagher. 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:
- 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Gallagher accept my insurance?
Dr. Gallagher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-6998 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gallagher accept in Salisbury, MD?
Dr. Gallagher in Salisbury, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alterwood Advantage
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gallagher's office located?
Dr. Christopher Gallagher's Primary Practice
100 E Carroll St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(202) 877-6998
Dr. Christopher Gallagher's Practice 3
6900 Georgia Ave NW Hematology-Oncology Service Bldg 2. Ward 78
Washington, DC 20307
What is Dr. Gallagher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gallagher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467430579.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gallagher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gallagher
What is Dr. Christopher Gallagher's specialty?
Dr. Gallagher is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Salisbury, MD. 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. Gallagher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Gallagher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gallagher is affiliated with TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, TidalHealth Nanticoke, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth 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 Gallagher accepting new patients in Salisbury, MD?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Gallagher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Gallagher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gallagher's office at (202) 877-6998 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Gallagher?
Please contact Dr. Gallagher's office at (202) 877-6998 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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