Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Neelam, Medical Oncologist in Zion, IL?
Dr. Rakhshanda Neelam, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Zion, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Neelam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Neelam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Neelam’s office.
What languages does Dr. Neelam speak?
Dr. Neelam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Neelam treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Neelam 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. Neelam. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Which procedures does Dr. Neelam perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rakhshanda Neelam 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. Neelam's office.
Does Dr. Neelam accept my insurance?
Dr. Neelam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Neelam accept in Zion, IL?
Dr. Neelam in Zion, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Neelam's office located?
What is Dr. Neelam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Neelam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245217611.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Neelam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Neelam
What is Dr. Rakhshanda Neelam's specialty?
Dr. Neelam is a Medical Oncologist near Zion, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Neelam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rakhshanda Neelam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Neelam is affiliated with Vista Medical Center East, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie 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 Rakhshanda Neelam accepting new patients in Zion, IL?
Yes, Dr. Rakhshanda Neelam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakhshanda Neelam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Neelam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rakhshanda Neelam?
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