28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ligresti, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Livingston, NJ?
Dr. Louise Ligresti, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Livingston, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Ligresti graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed her residency at Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ligresti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ligresti’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ligresti’s office at (973) 831-5000.
Where did Dr. Ligresti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Ligresti board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Louise Ligresti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ligresti speak?
Dr. Ligresti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Ligresti typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ligresti 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. Ligresti. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner 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
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Ligresti typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Louise Ligresti may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Ligresti's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ligresti accept my insurance?
Dr. Ligresti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 831-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ligresti accept in Livingston, NJ?
Dr. Ligresti in Livingston, NJ 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)
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ligresti's office located?
Dr. Louise Ligresti's Primary Practice
94 Old Short Hills Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 831-5000
What is Dr. Ligresti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ligresti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215960232.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ligresti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ligresti
What is Dr. Louise Ligresti's specialty?
Dr. Ligresti is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Livingston, NJ.
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. Louise Ligresti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ligresti is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Englewood Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset 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 Louise Ligresti accepting new patients in Livingston, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Louise Ligresti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louise Ligresti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ligresti's office at (973) 831-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louise Ligresti?
Please contact Dr. Ligresti's office at (973) 831-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Louise Ligresti have?
Dr. Louise Ligresti is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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