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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deshields, Medical Oncologist in Vincennes, IN?
Dr. Mary Deshields, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Vincennes, IN. Dr. Deshields graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at PCOM/Christiana Care Health System Program. Dr. Deshields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deshields’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deshields’s office.
Where did Dr. Deshields go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: PCOM/Christiana Care Health System Program
Medical School: Howard Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Deshields speak?
Dr. Deshields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Deshields typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Deshields 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. Deshields. 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 Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Deshields typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Deshields 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. Deshields. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
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
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Deshields accept my insurance?
Dr. Deshields 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. Deshields accept in Vincennes, IN?
Dr. Deshields in Vincennes, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Deshields' office located?
What is Dr. Deshields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deshields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952411795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deshields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deshields
What is Dr. Mary Deshields's specialty?
Dr. Deshields is a Medical Oncologist near Vincennes, IN.
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. Mary Deshields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deshields is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital - Vincennes, In, Iu Health Methodist 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 Mary Deshields accepting new patients in Vincennes, IN?
Yes, Dr. Mary Deshields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mary Deshields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deshields's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mary Deshields?
Please contact Dr. Deshields's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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520 S 7th St
Vincennes, IN 47591