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Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields, MD

Nuclear Radiologist, Diagnostic Radiologist

Mineola, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Kostakoglu Shields, Nuclear Radiologist in Mineola, NY?

    Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields, MD is a Nuclear Radiologist, who primarily practices in Mineola, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kostakoglu Shields graduated from EGE UNIV MED FACULTY and completed her residency at Meml Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kostakoglu Shields is fluent in English, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kostakoglu Shields’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kostakoglu Shields’s office at (434) 924-9333.

    Where did Dr. Kostakoglu Shields go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Meml Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    • Medical School: Diyarbakir University | EGE UNIV MED FACULTY

    Is Dr. Kostakoglu Shields board certified as a Nuclear Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields, MD is board certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kostakoglu Shields speak?

    Dr. Kostakoglu Shields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French
    • Korean
    • Russian
    • Spanish
    • Turkish

    What conditions does a Nuclear Radiologist like Dr. Kostakoglu Shields typically treat?

    As a Nuclear Radiologist, Dr. Kostakoglu Shields 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. Kostakoglu Shields. 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:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Malignant NET
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer
    • NET Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
    • Lymphoma
    • DLBCL
    • Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
    • Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    What procedures does a Nuclear Radiologist like Dr. Kostakoglu Shields typically perform?

    As a Nuclear Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kostakoglu Shields' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kostakoglu Shields accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kostakoglu Shields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-9333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kostakoglu Shields accept in Mineola, NY?

    Dr. Kostakoglu Shields in Mineola, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Kostakoglu Shields' office located?

    Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields' Primary Practice

    297 Mineola Blvd

    Mineola, NY 11501

    (434) 924-9333

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    Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields' Practice 2

    2510 30th Ave

    Long Island City, NY 11102

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    Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields' Practice 3

    530 1st Ave

    New York, NY 10016

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    What is Dr. Kostakoglu Shields's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kostakoglu Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154398642.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kostakoglu Shields?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kostakoglu Shields

    What is Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields's specialty?

    Dr. Kostakoglu Shields is a Nuclear Radiologist near Mineola, NY.

    What does a Nuclear Radiologist do?

    A nuclear radiologist has expertise in the analysis of nuclear medicine and utilizes radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for both in vitro and in vivo diagnostics. Additionally, they administer these substances for the treatment of various diseases.

    Is Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Kostakoglu Shields is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields accepting new patients in Mineola, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kostakoglu Shields' office at (434) 924-9333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields?

    Please contact Dr. Kostakoglu Shields' office at (434) 924-9333 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kostakoglu Shields' office located?

    Dr. Kostakoglu Shields' offices are located in Mineola, NY, Long Island City, NY, and New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields have?

    Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields is certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine.