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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. Dr. Carcas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carcas’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as a 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Carcas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- 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
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
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Carcas typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Carcas 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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. 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
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
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.
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, Memorial Hospital West, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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.
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