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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dhingra, Nuclear Medicine Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Jitesh Dhingra, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dhingra is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhingra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhingra’s office at (718) 226-8855.
What languages does Dr. Dhingra speak?
Dr. Dhingra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Dhingra treat?
As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dhingra 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. Dhingra. 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Density Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- M85852: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left thigh
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
What procedures does Dr. Dhingra perform?
As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dhingra 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. Dhingra. 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:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Does Dr. Dhingra accept my insurance?
Dr. Dhingra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 226-8855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dhingra accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Dhingra in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Independent Health
Martin's Point
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Dhingra's office located?
Dr. Jitesh Dhingra's Primary Practice
100 S Jackson Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(718) 226-8855
What is Dr. Dhingra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dhingra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326560764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhingra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dhingra
What is Dr. Jitesh Dhingra's specialty?
Dr. Dhingra is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist near Pittsburgh, PA. Nuclear Medicine Specialist has expertise in using the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as for medical research purposes. Diseases are detected by using radiation detection and imaging instrument systems, as this technique changes the functionality and metabolism of normal body cells, tissues and organs. This approach can reveal a wide range of diseases, often before structural abnormalities in the affected organ are detectable using other techniques. Key applications include the early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attacks), early cancer diagnosis and treatment evaluation, as well as diagnosing infections and inflammation throughout the body. Additionally, these techniques can facilitate the early detection of blood clots in the lungs. Unique forms of radioactive molecules are used to attack and destroy cancer cells (such as those found in lymphoma and thyroid cancer) or alleviate severe pain associated with cancer that has metastasized to the bones. Contact Dr. Dhingra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jitesh Dhingra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dhingra is affiliated with AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, Warren General Hospital 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
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Is Jitesh Dhingra accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jitesh Dhingra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jitesh Dhingra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dhingra's office at (718) 226-8855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jitesh Dhingra?
Please contact Dr. Dhingra's office at (718) 226-8855 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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