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Who is Dr. Kamugisha, Medical Oncologist in Northampton, MA?
Dr. Lois Kamugisha is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Northampton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kamugisha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kamugisha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kamugisha’s office.
Is Dr. Kamugisha board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Lois Kamugisha is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kamugisha speak?
Dr. Kamugisha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Kamugisha typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kamugisha 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. Kamugisha. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Kamugisha typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kamugisha 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. Kamugisha. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Kamugisha accept my insurance?
Dr. Kamugisha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kamugisha accept in Northampton, MA?
Dr. Kamugisha in Northampton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Medicare
Spectrum
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kamugisha's office located?
What is Dr. Kamugisha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kamugisha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134396948.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kamugisha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kamugisha
What is Dr. Lois Kamugisha's specialty?
Dr. Kamugisha is a Medical Oncologist near Northampton, MA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Lois Kamugisha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kamugisha is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lois Kamugisha accepting new patients in Northampton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lois Kamugisha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lois Kamugisha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kamugisha's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lois Kamugisha?
Please contact Dr. Kamugisha's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lois Kamugisha have?
Dr. Lois Kamugisha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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