Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shatsky, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Rebecca Shatsky, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shatsky graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Shatsky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shatsky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shatsky’s office.
Where did Dr. Shatsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine | UCLA David Geffin School of Medicine, Los Angeles | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Medical Oncologist
Is Dr. Shatsky board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Shatsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shatsky speak?
Dr. Shatsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shatsky treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Shatsky 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. Shatsky. 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
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Left Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner right female breast
- Cancer of left female nipple
- Left female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on left female nipple
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50311: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50012: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left 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:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
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:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Shatsky perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rebecca Shatsky 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. Shatsky's office.
Does Dr. Shatsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Shatsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shatsky accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shatsky in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shatsky's office located?
Dr. Rebecca Shatsky's Practice 2
3855 Health Sciences Dr # 829
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-6583
What is Dr. Shatsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shatsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760778526.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shatsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shatsky
What is Dr. Rebecca Shatsky's specialty?
Dr. Shatsky is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near San Diego, CA. 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. Shatsky to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rebecca Shatsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shatsky is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Rebecca Shatsky accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Shatsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rebecca Shatsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shatsky's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Shatsky?
Please contact Dr. Shatsky's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rebecca Shatsky have?
Dr. Rebecca Shatsky is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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