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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Capatanos, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in San Marcos, CA?
Dr. Sara Capatanos, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in San Marcos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Capatanos is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Capatanos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Capatanos’s office at (805) 526-1700.
Is Dr. Capatanos board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sara Capatanos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Capatanos speak?
Dr. Capatanos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Capatanos typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Capatanos 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. Capatanos. 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:
- 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:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Capatanos typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Capatanos 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. Capatanos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Capatanos accept my insurance?
Dr. Capatanos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 526-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Capatanos accept in San Marcos, CA?
Dr. Capatanos in San Marcos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Capatanos' office located?
What is Dr. Capatanos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Capatanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558524322.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capatanos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Capatanos
What is Dr. Sara Capatanos's specialty?
Dr. Capatanos is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near San Marcos, CA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sara Capatanos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Capatanos is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sara Capatanos accepting new patients in San Marcos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sara Capatanos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Capatanos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Capatanos's office at (805) 526-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Capatanos?
Please contact Dr. Capatanos's office at (805) 526-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sara Capatanos have?
Dr. Sara Capatanos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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