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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghanem, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Dr. Bassam Ghanem, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Thousand Oaks, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ghanem graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Medical Oncology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ghanem is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghanem’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghanem’s office at (805) 496-2949.
Where did Dr. Ghanem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Medical Oncology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Ghanem board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Ghanem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ghanem speak?
Dr. Ghanem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghanem treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ghanem 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. Ghanem. 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:
- Anemia
- Anemia of Chronic Disease
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia of Inflammation or Chronic Disease
- Iron
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia of Inflammation
- ACD
- Anemia from long-term illness
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D638: Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
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:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg
- Pulmonary Embolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit
ICD-10 Codes:
- C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Ghanem perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bassam Ghanem 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. Ghanem's office.
Does Dr. Ghanem accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghanem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 496-2949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghanem accept in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Dr. Ghanem in Thousand Oaks, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Clinicas del Camino Real
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gold Coast Health Plan
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghanem's office located?
Dr. Bassam Ghanem's Primary Practice
425 Haaland Dr Ste 101
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
(805) 496-2949
What is Dr. Ghanem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghanem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528167830.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghanem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghanem
What is Dr. Bassam Ghanem's specialty?
Dr. Ghanem is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Thousand Oaks, 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. Ghanem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bassam Ghanem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghanem is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bassam Ghanem accepting new patients in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Ghanem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bassam Ghanem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghanem's office at (805) 496-2949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bassam Ghanem?
Please contact Dr. Ghanem's office at (805) 496-2949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bassam Ghanem have?
Dr. Bassam Ghanem is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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