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Dr. Puja Venkat, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Venkat, Radiation Oncologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Puja Venkat, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Venkat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkat’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkat’s office at (310) 825-9775.

    What languages does Dr. Venkat speak?

    Dr. Venkat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Venkat treat?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Venkat 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. Venkat. 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:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer
    • Malignant Cervical Tumor
    • Cervical Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Cervix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C538: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri

    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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Uterine Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Past uterine cancer
    • Previous endometrial cancer
    • History of womb tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8542: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other parts of uterus

    What procedures does Dr. Venkat perform?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Venkat 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. Venkat. 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:

    • Vaginal Brachytherapy Device Insertion
    • Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
    • Uterine Tandem Placement
    • Vaginal Ovoids Insertion
    • Internal Radiation Therapy Device
    • Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
    • Internal Radiation Apparatus
    • Vaginal Radiation Delivery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57155: Insertion of uterine tandem and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy
    • 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy

    Also known as:

    • Radiation Therapy Marker Placement (Abdominal/Pelvic)
    • Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
    • Fiducial Marker Placement
    • Radiation Guidance Device Insertion
    • Internal Radiation Markers
    • Prostate fiducial marker insertion
    • Radiation therapy guidance markers
    • Prostate dosimeter placement
    • Needle placement for prostate radiation

    CPT Codes:

    • 49411: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), percutaneous, intra-abdominal, intra-pelvic (except prostate), and/or retroperitoneum, single or multiple
    • 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
    • Prostate Spacer Injection
    • Periprostatic Injection
    • Biodegradable Prostate Implant
    • Prostate Radiation Protection Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Seed Implants (Brachytherapy)
    • Prostate Brachytherapy
    • Interstitial Radioelement Application
    • Prostate Radiation Seed Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 55875: Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement application, with or without cystoscopy

    Also known as:

    • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
    • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Placement of Needles for Pelvic Radiation Therapy
    • Interstitial brachytherapy needle placement
    • Pelvic organ radiation catheter insertion
    • Genital brachytherapy preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 55920: Placement of needles or catheters into pelvic organs and/or genitalia (except prostate) for subsequent interstitial radioelement application

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Venkat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Venkat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9775 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Venkat accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Venkat in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Venkat's office located?

    Dr. Puja Venkat's Primary Practice

    200 Ucla Med Plaza B265

    Los Angeles, CA 90024

    (310) 825-9775

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    B265

    200 Ucla Med Plaza

    Los Angeles, CA 90024

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    Dr. Puja Venkat's Practice 3

    1043 Elm Ave Ste 110

    Long Beach, CA 90813

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    What is Dr. Venkat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Venkat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144587742.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkat?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkat

    What is Dr. Puja Venkat's specialty?

    Dr. Venkat is a Radiation Oncologist near Los Angeles, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Venkat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Puja Venkat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Venkat is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center 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

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    Is Puja Venkat accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Puja Venkat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Puja Venkat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Venkat's office at (310) 825-9775 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Puja Venkat?

    Please contact Dr. Venkat's office at (310) 825-9775 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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