Who is Dr. Syed, Radiation Oncologist in Long Beach, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Syed?
Dr. Alam Syed, 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. Syed empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brachytherapy, Hyperthermia Treatment of Cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Long Beach, CA community, Dr. Syed is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Syed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Clayton Hospital | Clayton Hospital | Cromer District Hospital | Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program
Medical School: Osmania Medical College
Is Dr. Syed board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Alam Syed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Syed speak?
Dr. Syed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Syed typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Syed 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. Syed. 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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Syed typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Syed 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. Syed. 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:
- Placement of Needles for Pelvic Radiation Therapy
- Interstitial brachytherapy needle placement
- Pelvic organ radiation catheter insertion
- Genital brachytherapy preparation
CPT Codes:
- 55920: Placement of needles or catheters into pelvic organs and/or genitalia (except prostate) for subsequent interstitial radioelement application
Also known as:
- Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
- Internal Radiation Apparatus
- Vaginal Radiation Delivery
CPT Codes:
- 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Seed Implants (Brachytherapy)
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Interstitial Radioelement Application
- Prostate Radiation Seed Placement
CPT Codes:
- 55875: Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement application, with or without cystoscopy
Does Dr. Syed accept my insurance?
Dr. Syed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 933-0300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Syed accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Syed in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Central Health
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
Seaside Health Plan
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Syed's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Syed affiliated with?
Dr. Syed has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Syed's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Syed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316956279.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Syed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Syed