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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vikas, Medical Oncologist in Fairfield, IA?
Dr. Praveen Vikas, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, IA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Vikas is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vikas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vikas’s office at (641) 472-4111.
Where did Dr. Vikas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Nhl Municipal Med Coll
Is Dr. Vikas board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Praveen Vikas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vikas speak?
Dr. Vikas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Vikas typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vikas 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. Vikas. 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 Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Vikas typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vikas 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. Vikas. 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
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Vikas accept my insurance?
Dr. Vikas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (641) 472-4111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vikas accept in Fairfield, IA?
Dr. Vikas in Fairfield, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Centene
Centene Corporation
Heartland National Life Insurance Company
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Vikas' office located?
What is Dr. Vikas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vikas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619162435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vikas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vikas
What is Dr. Praveen Vikas's specialty?
Dr. Vikas is a Medical Oncologist near Fairfield, IA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Praveen Vikas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vikas is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics 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 Praveen Vikas accepting new patients in Fairfield, IA?
Yes, Dr. Praveen Vikas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Praveen Vikas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vikas's office at (641) 472-4111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Praveen Vikas?
Please contact Dr. Vikas's office at (641) 472-4111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Praveen Vikas have?
Dr. Praveen Vikas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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