27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abou-Alfa, Medical Oncologist in New York, NY?
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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 and 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, and 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Abou-Alfa typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Primary liver cancer
- Hepatic carcinoma
- Malignant neoplasm of liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
- C228: Malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to type
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Abou-Alfa typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Abou-Alfa 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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. 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
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Healthfirst New York
Highmark Health
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
What hospitals are Dr. Abou-Alfa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abou-Alfa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abou-Alfa's NPI number?A 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