Dr. Masoom Kandahari, MD
Chula Vista, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kandahari, Medical Oncologist in Chula Vista, CA?
Where did Dr. Kandahari go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh - Montefiore Hospital 1985
Residency: Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine; New Rochelle Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Mount Vernon Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Sound Shore Medical Center | Montefiore - Mount Vernon Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Delhi, College of Med Sciences, New Delhi, India | Butler University in Indianapolis
Is Dr. Kandahari board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Masoom Kandahari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kandahari speak?
Dr. Kandahari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Faroese
- Persian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Kandahari typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kandahari 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. Kandahari. 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:
- 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:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, 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:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Kandahari typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Masoom Kandahari may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Kandahari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kandahari accept my insurance?
Dr. Kandahari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 590-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kandahari accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Kandahari in Chula Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
AlphaCare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kandahari's office located?
Dr. Masoom Kandahari's Primary Practice
450 Fourth Ave Ste 311
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(703) 590-8300
What hospitals are Dr. Kandahari affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kandahari has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kandahari's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kandahari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467448100.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kandahari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kandahari