Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Anderson, Radiation Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Anderson?
Dr. Penny Anderson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Radiation 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. Anderson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brachytherapy, Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Anderson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Anderson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Anderson board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Penny Anderson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?
Dr. Anderson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Anderson typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Anderson typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Penny Anderson may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Anderson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?
Dr. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anderson accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Anderson in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Anderson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Anderson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology
Member of American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Member of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Member of Gynecologic Oncology Group
Member of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group American Brachytherapy Society
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
Doctor’s Choice - 2025
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025
Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years
What is Dr. Anderson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811969868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anderson