23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palanisamy, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in McKinney, TX?
Dr. Nithya Palanisamy, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in McKinney, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Palanisamy is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palanisamy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palanisamy’s office at (972) 542-8609.
Is Dr. Palanisamy board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nithya Palanisamy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palanisamy speak?
Dr. Palanisamy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Palanisamy typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Palanisamy 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. Palanisamy. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Palanisamy typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Palanisamy 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. Palanisamy. 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 here.
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
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:
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Blood Letting
- Blood Removal for Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 99195: Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Palanisamy accept my insurance?
Dr. Palanisamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 542-8609 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palanisamy accept in McKinney, TX?
Dr. Palanisamy in McKinney, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palanisamy's office located?
Dr. Nithya Palanisamy's Primary Practice
5236 W University Dr Ste 1000
McKinney, TX 75071
(972) 542-8609
What is Dr. Palanisamy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palanisamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952598419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palanisamy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palanisamy
What is Dr. Nithya Palanisamy's specialty?
Dr. Palanisamy is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near McKinney, TX.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nithya Palanisamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palanisamy is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Mckinney, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical City Mckinney Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital At Sherman, William P. Clements Jr. University 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nithya Palanisamy accepting new patients in McKinney, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nithya Palanisamy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nithya Palanisamy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palanisamy's office at (972) 542-8609 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nithya Palanisamy?
Please contact Dr. Palanisamy's office at (972) 542-8609 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nithya Palanisamy have?
Dr. Nithya Palanisamy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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