Dr. Alexander Gaitanis, DO
Princeton, WV
16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaitanis, Medical Oncologist in Princeton, WV?
Dr. Alexander Gaitanis, DO is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Princeton, WV. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gaitanis graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gaitanis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaitanis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaitanis’s office at 304-425-1453.
WebsiteWhere did Dr. Gaitanis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Gaitanis board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Gaitanis, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gaitanis speak?
Dr. Gaitanis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does Dr. Gaitanis treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Gaitanis 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. Gaitanis. 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.
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Nutritional Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Dietary Anemia
- Malnutrition Anemia
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
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
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
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
- 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
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, 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
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Does Dr. Gaitanis accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaitanis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 304-425-1453 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaitanis accept in Princeton, WV?
Dr. Gaitanis in Princeton, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
State of West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gaitanis' office located?
What is Dr. Gaitanis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaitanis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114937844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaitanis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaitanis
What is Dr. Alexander Gaitanis's specialty?
Dr. Gaitanis is a Medical Oncologist near Princeton, WV. 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. Contact Dr. Gaitanis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Gaitanis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaitanis is affiliated with WVU Medicine - J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Alexander Gaitanis accepting new patients in Princeton, WV?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Gaitanis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Gaitanis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaitanis's office at 304-425-1453 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Gaitanis?
Please contact Dr. Gaitanis's office at 304-425-1453 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Gaitanis have?
Dr. Alexander Gaitanis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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