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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vaka, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Susmitha Vaka, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vaka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaka’s office at (904) 388-2619.
Is Dr. Vaka board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Susmitha Vaka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vaka speak?
Dr. Vaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vaka treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Vaka 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. Vaka. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Other Specific Anemias
- Anemia
- Iron
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
- Uncommon anemia
- Rare anemia
- Specific anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- D6489: Other specified anemias
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right Lung Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3481: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, 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:
- 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:
- Malabsorption Due to Intolerance
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Food Intolerance Malabsorption
- Digestive Intolerance
- Nutrient Malabsorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9049: Malabsorption due to intolerance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Gullet Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C154: Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagus
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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Other Secondary Low Platelet Counts
- Platelet Disorder
- Acquired Thrombocytopenia
- Low Platelets from Other Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6959: Other secondary thrombocytopenia
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ)
- MDS
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
- Preleukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D460: Refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated
Which procedures does Dr. Vaka perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Susmitha Vaka 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. Vaka's office.
Does Dr. Vaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 388-2619 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vaka accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Vaka in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
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Where is Dr. Vaka's office located?
Dr. Susmitha Vaka's Primary Practice
2 Shircliff Way Ste 800
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 388-2619
What is Dr. Vaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568684868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaka
What is Dr. Susmitha Vaka's specialty?
Dr. Vaka is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Jacksonville, FL. 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. Vaka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Susmitha Vaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vaka is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital 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 Susmitha Vaka accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Susmitha Vaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susmitha Vaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vaka's office at (904) 388-2619 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susmitha Vaka?
Please contact Dr. Vaka's office at (904) 388-2619 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susmitha Vaka have?
Dr. Susmitha Vaka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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