Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elhag, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA?
What languages does Dr. Elhag speak?
Dr. Elhag and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Elhag typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Elhag 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. Elhag. 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:
- 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Elhag typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dean Elhag 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. Elhag's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elhag accept my insurance?
Dr. Elhag accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 282-2921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elhag accept in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Elhag in West Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Elhag's office located?
Dr. Dean Elhag's Primary Practice
5950 University Ave Ste 280
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 282-2921
What hospitals are Dr. Elhag affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elhag has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elhag's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elhag's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174029052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elhag?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elhag