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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheen, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Melanie Sheen, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sheen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheen’s office at (225) 761-5200.
What languages does Dr. Sheen speak?
Dr. Sheen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sheen treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Sheen 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. Sheen. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified 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
Which procedures does Dr. Sheen perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Sheen 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. Sheen's office.
Does Dr. Sheen accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 761-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheen accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Sheen in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Triple-S
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health System
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sheen's office located?
Dr. Melanie Sheen's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(225) 761-5200
Dr. Melanie Sheen's Practice 2
17050 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 761-5200
What is Dr. Sheen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366767329.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheen
What is Dr. Melanie Sheen's specialty?
Dr. Sheen is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near New Orleans, LA. 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. Sheen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melanie Sheen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheen is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Melanie Sheen accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Sheen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Sheen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheen's office at (225) 761-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Sheen?
Please contact Dr. Sheen's office at (225) 761-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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