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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palaskas, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Nicolaos Palaskas, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Palaskas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palaskas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palaskas’s office at (818) 995-8044.
Is Dr. Palaskas board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nicolaos Palaskas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palaskas speak?
Dr. Palaskas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Palaskas typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Palaskas 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. Palaskas. 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:
- 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:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Palaskas typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Palaskas 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. Palaskas. 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. Palaskas accept my insurance?
Dr. Palaskas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 995-8044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palaskas accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Palaskas in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palaskas' office located?
Dr. Nicolaos Palaskas' Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(818) 995-8044
What is Dr. Palaskas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palaskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750545448.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palaskas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palaskas
What is Dr. Nicolaos Palaskas's specialty?
Dr. Palaskas is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Nicolaos Palaskas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palaskas is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 Nicolaos Palaskas accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicolaos Palaskas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicolaos Palaskas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palaskas's office at (818) 995-8044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicolaos Palaskas?
Please contact Dr. Palaskas's office at (818) 995-8044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicolaos Palaskas have?
Dr. Nicolaos Palaskas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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