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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendez, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Lourdes Mendez, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mendez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez’s office at (617) 667-2189.
Is Dr. Mendez board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lourdes Mendez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mendez speak?
Dr. Mendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mendez treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Mendez 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. Mendez. 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:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- CML
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- CMML
- Myelomonocytic Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9310: Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia not having achieved remission
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:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
- D46Z: Other myelodysplastic syndromes
Also known as:
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
- CMPN
- Myeloproliferative disorder
- Chronic blood cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease
Also known as:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Also known as:
- Autoinflammatory Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Systemic Inflammatory Disorder
- Hereditary Fever Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M048: Other autoinflammatory syndromes
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
- Anemia
- Diamond-Blackfan anemia
- DBA
- Congenital pure red cell aplasia
- Inherited red cell aplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6101: Constitutional (pure) red blood cell aplasia
Which procedures does Dr. Mendez perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lourdes Mendez 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mendez's office.
Does Dr. Mendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-2189 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendez accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Mendez in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CarePartners of Connecticut
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mendez's office located?
What is Dr. Mendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750540738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez
What is Dr. Lourdes Mendez's specialty?
Dr. Mendez is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near New Haven, CT. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Mendez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lourdes Mendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendez is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Greenwich Hospital, Bridgeport 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Lourdes Mendez accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Lourdes Mendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lourdes Mendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office at (617) 667-2189 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lourdes Mendez?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office at (617) 667-2189 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lourdes Mendez have?
Dr. Lourdes Mendez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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