LC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carcas, Medical Oncologist in Plantation, FL?
Dr. Lauren Carcas, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Plantation, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Carcas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carcas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carcas’s office at (954) 837-1490.
Is Dr. Carcas board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Carcas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carcas speak?
Dr. Carcas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carcas treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Carcas 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. Carcas. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
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:
- 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:
- Long-Term Aromatase Inhibitor Use
- Breast Cancer
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Chronic aromatase inhibitor therapy
- Ongoing breast cancer hormone treatment
- Aromatase inhibitor medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79811: Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Carcas perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lauren Carcas 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. Carcas' office.
Does Dr. Carcas accept my insurance?
Dr. Carcas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 837-1490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carcas accept in Plantation, FL?
Dr. Carcas in Plantation, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medica
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Carcas' office located?
Dr. Lauren Carcas' Primary Practice
6738 W Sunrise Blvd Ste 103
Plantation, FL 33313
(954) 837-1490
What is Dr. Carcas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carcas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770729543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carcas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carcas
What is Dr. Lauren Carcas's specialty?
Dr. Carcas is a Medical Oncologist near Plantation, FL. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Carcas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lauren Carcas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carcas is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital 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 Medical Oncologist?
Explore Medical Oncologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Lauren Carcas accepting new patients in Plantation, FL?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Carcas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Carcas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carcas's office at (954) 837-1490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Carcas?
Please contact Dr. Carcas's office at (954) 837-1490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lauren Carcas have?
Dr. Lauren Carcas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Medical Oncologist Near Plantation, FL
Medical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Israel Wiznitzer, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Sunrise, FL. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified.
Sunrise, FL
CV
Medical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Charles Vogel, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Plantation, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Plantation, FL
ND
Medical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Naomi Dempsey, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Plantation, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Plantation, FL