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Dr. Dan Popescu, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (1995)

Professional interests include: anal cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, intrathecal chemotherapy (into the spinal fluid), and more.

181 East Brown Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

(570) 422-1700

Dr. Dan Popescu, MD is a medical oncologist in Allentown, PA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Dan Popescu, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network and FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1240 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 305
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

181 East Brown Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Some issues Dr. Dan Popescu, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Thrombocytosis (High Platelet Count)

Thrombocytosis is a disorder where people have too high of a concentration of platelets. Excess platelets can cause blood to clot in the veins. Blood clots in the veins are particularly dangerous, as they can obstruct blood flow and cause heart attacks and strokes. Thrombocytosis has two forms:

Thrombocythemia, also referred to as primary or essential thrombosis (ET), develops from irregular bone marrow cells that produce too many platelets. The cause of these bone marrow cells is unknown.
Reactive thrombosis (RT), also referred to as secondary thrombosis, arises from a different condition such as cancer, anemia, spleen removal, or infection. It is most common in older adults, but can occur in people of all ages. Symptoms of reactive thrombosis may gradually develop over time and typically include bruising, gum bleeding, and blood clotting.

If a doctor suspects a patient has thrombocytosis, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytosis can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Patients with high platelet counts are frequently prescribed a daily dose of over-the-counter medication aspirin to thin the blood. Platelet-lowering medications, such as hydroxyurea and Intron A, may reduce the likelihood of blood clot formation. Excess platelets may also be removed from the blood by a procedure called plateletpheresis or platelet reduction apheresis, where blood is drawn, circulated into a centrifuge that separates the blood components, and returned to the body with some platelets extracted. Plateletpheresis is a rare procedure reserved for patients who have severe clotting.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with thrombocytosis are advised to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and to avoid smoking. Many people with thrombocytosis live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

aspiration	25
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	374
blood draw	623
bone marrow tests	50
chemotherapy	374
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	932
hospital care	193
inpatient care	193
lab tests	461
minimally invasive procedures	491
port flush	59

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	76
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	42

aspiration	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	296
blood draw	378
bone marrow tests	26
chemotherapy	296
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	952
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
lab tests	338
minimally invasive procedures	338
port flush	64

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	72
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	42

aspiration	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	212
blood draw	347
bone marrow tests	26
chemotherapy	212
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	1003
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
lab tests	331
minimally invasive procedures	248
port flush	45

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	920
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	146
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	42

aspiration	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	165
blood draw	273
bone marrow tests	24
chemotherapy	165
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1018
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
lab tests	259
minimally invasive procedures	202
port flush	75

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	74
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	39

aspiration	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	289
bone marrow tests	22
chemotherapy	289
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1056
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	329
port flush	122

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	65
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	41

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	212
chemotherapy	212
doctor visit	906
minimally invasive procedures	211
port flush	132

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	46
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	43

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	118
chemotherapy	118
doctor visit	641
minimally invasive procedures	117
port flush	62

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	54
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	39

doctor visit	381
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	32
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	29

doctor visit	1186
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dan Popescu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dan Popescu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Allentown, PA were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

aspiration	14
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	238
blood draw	405
bone marrow tests	29
chemotherapy	238
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	900
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
lab tests	347
minimally invasive procedures	276

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dan Popescu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	306
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	118
85 and over	56
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dan Popescu, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dan Popescu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	31
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Dan Popescu, MD graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1995. He completed residency at PinnacleHealth. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (1995)

Residency: PinnacleHealth (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dan Popescu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Health Network

FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dan Popescu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$5,635 SOLIRIS $5,635
Amgen Inc.	$4,813 Kyprolis $4,129	XGEVA $303	Vectibix $152	IMLYGIC $62	Neulasta $39	Other $128
Dova Pharmaceuticals	$1,913 DOPTELET $1,913
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,295 TASIGNA $307	AFINITOR $175	SANDOSTATIN LAR $143	PROMACTA $120	KISQALI $98	Other $451
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,279 OPDIVO $799	SPRYCEL $211	ERBITUX $89	EMPLICITI $82	YERVOY $74	Other $25
Other	$8,309 VELCADE $407	IMBRUVICA $394	JAKAFI $394	Zevalin $331	SIR-Spheres microspheres $288	Other $6,495

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,005
Consulting Fee	$8,750
Travel and Lodging	$2,142
Education	$1,146
Honoraria	$200

Biography

Dr. Dan Popescu is a specialist in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. He is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network. After attending Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy for medical school, Dr. Popescu completed his residency training at PinnacleHealth. He welcomes new patients at his office inEast Stroudsburg, PA as reported by Lehigh Valley Health Network.