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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Downs, Medical Oncologist in Glen Burnie, MD?
Dr. John Downs, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Glen Burnie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Downs completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Medical Oncology; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Downs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downs’s office.
Where did Dr. Downs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Medical Oncology; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny
Is Dr. Downs board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. John Downs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Downs speak?
Dr. Downs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Downs typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Downs 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. Downs. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Downs typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Downs 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. Downs. 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. Downs accept my insurance?
Dr. Downs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Downs accept in Glen Burnie, MD?
Dr. Downs in Glen Burnie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Downs' office located?
What is Dr. Downs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Downs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093780496.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downs
What is Dr. John Downs's specialty?
Dr. Downs is a Medical Oncologist near Glen Burnie, MD.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. John Downs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Downs is affiliated with Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Wellspan York Hospital, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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 John Downs accepting new patients in Glen Burnie, MD?
Yes, Dr. John Downs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Downs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Downs's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Downs?
Please contact Dr. Downs's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Downs have?
Dr. John Downs is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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