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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Venkat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Venkat typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Venkat typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Venkat's office located?
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.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
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.
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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