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Who is Dr. Mcgahan, Radiation Oncologist in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Richard Mcgahan, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Mcgahan graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine Program. Dr. Mcgahan is fluent in English, Arabic, French, German, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcgahan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcgahan’s office at (270) 745-1016.
Where did Dr. Mcgahan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Mcgahan board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Mcgahan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Mcgahan speak?
Dr. Mcgahan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
German
Hindi
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Mcgahan typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Mcgahan 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. Mcgahan. 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:
- 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Mcgahan typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Mcgahan 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. Mcgahan. 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:
- Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
- Prostate fiducial marker insertion
- Radiation therapy guidance markers
- Prostate dosimeter placement
- Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
- 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
Does Dr. Mcgahan accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcgahan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 745-1016 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcgahan accept in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Mcgahan in Bowling Green, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mcgahan's office located?
Dr. Richard Mcgahan's Primary Practice
1728 Rockingham Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 745-1016
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Richard Mcgahan an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Mcgahan has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Mcgahan, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Mcgahan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcgahan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134181993.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcgahan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcgahan
What is Dr. Richard Mcgahan's specialty?
Dr. Mcgahan is a Radiation Oncologist near Bowling Green, KY.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Richard Mcgahan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcgahan is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital, Fort Memorial Hospital 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 Richard Mcgahan accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Mcgahan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Mcgahan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcgahan's office at (270) 745-1016 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Mcgahan?
Please contact Dr. Mcgahan's office at (270) 745-1016 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Mcgahan have?
Dr. Richard Mcgahan is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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