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Who is Dr. Benzar, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Cerritos, CA?
Dr. Taras Benzar, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Cerritos, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Benzar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benzar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benzar’s office at (310) 935-4525.
What languages does Dr. Benzar speak?
Dr. Benzar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benzar treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Benzar 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. Benzar. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Left Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Cancer of left female nipple
- Left female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on left female nipple
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50012: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites 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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- Blood Disorder
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Benzar perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Benzar 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. Benzar. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Benzar accept my insurance?
Dr. Benzar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 935-4525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benzar accept in Cerritos, CA?
Dr. Benzar in Cerritos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
GlobalHealth
Medicare
Weyco
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Where is Dr. Benzar's office located?
Dr. Taras Benzar's Primary Practice
18000 Studebaker Rd Ste 800
Cerritos, CA 90703
(310) 935-4525
What is Dr. Benzar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benzar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861924391.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benzar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benzar
What is Dr. Taras Benzar's specialty?
Dr. Benzar is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Cerritos, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Benzar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Taras Benzar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Benzar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Prime Healthcare - St. Francis Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Taras Benzar accepting new patients in Cerritos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Taras Benzar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taras Benzar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benzar's office at (310) 935-4525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Taras Benzar?
Please contact Dr. Benzar's office at (310) 935-4525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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