Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waqar, Medical Oncologist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Waqar?
Dr. Saiama Waqar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Waqar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Waqar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Waqar board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Saiama Waqar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Waqar speak?
Dr. Waqar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Waqar typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Waqar 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. Waqar. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Waqar typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Waqar 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. Waqar. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Waqar accept my insurance?
Dr. Waqar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-7578 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waqar accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Waqar in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CMS
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Waqar's office located?
Dr. Saiama Waqar's Primary Practice
10 Barnes West Dr Ste 200
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 362-7578
What hospitals are Dr. Waqar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Waqar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
ASCO Merit Award for research entitled Prognostic significance of tumo
What is Dr. Waqar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waqar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083703383.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waqar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waqar