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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortes, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in West Burlington, IA?
Dr. Luz Cortes, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in West Burlington, IA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cortes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes’s office at (787) 801-0000.
What languages does Dr. Cortes speak?
Dr. Cortes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cortes treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Cortes 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. Cortes. 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:
- 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
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
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:
- 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:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
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:
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CML
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
Which procedures does Dr. Cortes perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Luz Cortes 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. Cortes' office.
Does Dr. Cortes accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (787) 801-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes accept in West Burlington, IA?
Dr. Cortes in West Burlington, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?
Dr. Luz Cortes' Primary Practice
1221 S Gear Ave
West Burlington, IA 52655
(787) 801-0000
What is Dr. Cortes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205897352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortes
What is Dr. Luz Cortes's specialty?
Dr. Cortes is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near West Burlington, IA. 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. Cortes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luz Cortes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortes is affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington Campus 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
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Is Luz Cortes accepting new patients in West Burlington, IA?
Yes, Dr. Luz Cortes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luz Cortes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (787) 801-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luz Cortes?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (787) 801-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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