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Who is Dr. Bajaj, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Odessa, TX?
Dr. Kelash Bajaj, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Odessa, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bajaj is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bajaj’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bajaj’s office at (432) 335-8275.
Is Dr. Bajaj board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kelash Bajaj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bajaj speak?
Dr. Bajaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bajaj treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Bajaj 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. Bajaj. 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:
- 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:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
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
What procedures does Dr. Bajaj perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Bajaj 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. Bajaj. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Sample
- Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 38221: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies)
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
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:
- Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
- Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
- Abdominal Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Also known as:
- Superficial Bone Biopsy (e.g., Hip, Rib)
- Biopsy
- Needle Bone Biopsy
- Trocar Bone Biopsy
- Ilium Biopsy
- Rib Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20220: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; superficial (eg, ilium, sternum, spinous process, ribs)
Does Dr. Bajaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Bajaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (432) 335-8275 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bajaj accept in Odessa, TX?
Dr. Bajaj in Odessa, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
American Maritime Officer (AMO)
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bajaj's office located?
What is Dr. Bajaj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bajaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518220771.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bajaj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bajaj
What is Dr. Kelash Bajaj's specialty?
Dr. Bajaj is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Odessa, TX. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Bajaj to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kelash Bajaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bajaj is affiliated with Odessa Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Kelash Bajaj accepting new patients in Odessa, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kelash Bajaj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelash Bajaj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bajaj's office at (432) 335-8275 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelash Bajaj?
Please contact Dr. Bajaj's office at (432) 335-8275 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kelash Bajaj have?
Dr. Kelash Bajaj is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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