24 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Iqbal, Medical Oncologist in Los Angeles, CA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Iqbal?
Dr. Syma Iqbal, 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. Iqbal empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastric Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Iqbal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Iqbal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (Hematology/Oncology), Los Angeles, CA
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Medical Oncology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Iqbal board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Syma Iqbal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Iqbal speak?
Dr. Iqbal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Iqbal typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Iqbal 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. Iqbal. 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
- 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:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Iqbal typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Iqbal 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. Iqbal. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
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:
- 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. Iqbal accept my insurance?
Dr. Iqbal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Iqbal accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Iqbal in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other PACE
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Iqbal's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Iqbal affiliated with?
Dr. Iqbal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of California Medical Association
Member of American Medical Association
Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology
Member of American Society of Hematology
Member of Southwest Oncology Group
Member of Gastrointestinal Committee
What is Dr. Iqbal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Iqbal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518982206.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iqbal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Iqbal