Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sandhu, Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Sandhu graduated from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India and completed his residency at University Of Rochester Med Center. Dr. Sandhu is fluent in English, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandhu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandhu’s office at (858) 822-6055.
Where did Dr. Sandhu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Rochester Med Center
Medical School: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India | University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester | University of Rochester | Radiation Oncologist | Medical Director and Professor of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences
Is Dr. Sandhu board certified in Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Sandhu speak?
Dr. Sandhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Sandhu treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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:
- 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Right Lung
- Cancer Spread to Left Lung
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Metastatic Cancer in Right Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Right Lung
- Right Lung Metastasis
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Pulmonary cancer
- Metastatic Cancer in Left Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Left Lung
- Left Lung Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C7801: Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C7802: Secondary malignant neoplasm of left lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Pelvic Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Pelvic Lymph Nodes
- Pelvic Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Pelvis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C775: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrapelvic lymph nodes
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:
- Cervical Cancer
- Cancer of the cervix
- Cervix carcinoma
- Malignant tumor of cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C531: Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
Which procedures does Dr. Sandhu perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sandhu's office.
Does Dr. Sandhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 822-6055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sandhu accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Sandhu in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Scan Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sandhu's office located?
Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu's Primary Practice
3855 Health Sciences Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-6055
What is Dr. Sandhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881610137.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandhu
What is Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu's specialty?
Dr. Sandhu is a Radiation Oncologist near La Jolla, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Sandhu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sandhu is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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
Where can I learn more about Radiation Oncologist?
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Is Ajay Pal Sandhu accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (858) 822-6055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ajay Pal Sandhu?
Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (858) 822-6055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu have?
Dr. Ajay Pal Sandhu is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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