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Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD

Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD

New York, NY

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abou-Alfa, Medical Oncologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Abou-Alfa completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp. Dr. Abou-Alfa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abou-Alfa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abou-Alfa’s office at (646) 888-4184.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Abou-Alfa?

    Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Abou-Alfa empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Abou-Alfa is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Abou-Alfa go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp | Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

    What languages does Dr. Abou-Alfa speak?

    Dr. Abou-Alfa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Abou-Alfa treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Abou-Alfa 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. Abou-Alfa. 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:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Primary liver cancer
    • Hepatic carcinoma
    • Malignant neoplasm of liver
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma
    • C228: Malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to type
    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
    • Biliary Tract Cancer
    • Malignant Biliary Tumor
    • Biliary Cancer
    • Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
    • C249: Malignant neoplasm of biliary tract, unspecified
    • C240: Malignant neoplasm of extrahepatic bile duct

    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:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
    • Cancer of Pancreas Tail

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • C252: Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas
    • C258: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Cancer
    • Gallbladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Gallbladder Carcinoma
    • Malignant Gallbladder Tumor
    • Biliary Tract Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C23: Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder

    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:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of liver cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Past liver cancer
    • Hepatic cancer survivor
    • Previous liver malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8505: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of liver

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Non-Medical Procedure
    • Elective procedure (non-health)
    • Procedure for other purposes
    • Non-therapeutic intervention

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z418: Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

    Also known as:

    • Plasma Protein Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Protein Metabolism Problem
    • Blood Protein Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8809: Other disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classified

    Which procedures does Dr. Abou-Alfa perform as a Medical Oncologist?

    As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abou-Alfa's office.

    Does Dr. Abou-Alfa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abou-Alfa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 888-4184 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abou-Alfa accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Abou-Alfa in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Abou-Alfa's office located?

    MSKCC, Liver Cancer

    160 East 53rd Street

    New York, NY 10022

    (646) 888-4184

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

    Dr. Abou-Alfa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134190168.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abou-Alfa?

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

    What is Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa's specialty?

    Dr. Abou-Alfa is a Medical Oncologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Abou-Alfa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abou-Alfa is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 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 Ghassan Abou-Alfa accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abou-Alfa's office at (646) 888-4184 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ghassan Abou-Alfa?

    Please contact Dr. Abou-Alfa's office at (646) 888-4184 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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