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Who is Dr. Nwachukwu, Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Chika Nwachukwu, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nwachukwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwachukwu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwachukwu’s office at (214) 645-8525.
What languages does Dr. Nwachukwu speak?
Dr. Nwachukwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nwachukwu treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Nwachukwu 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. Nwachukwu. 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
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
- Cancer of the cervix
- Cervix carcinoma
- Malignant tumor of cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C538: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri
- C531: Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
- C530: Malignant neoplasm of endocervix
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
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:
- 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:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4921: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Vaginal Cancer
- Cancer of the vagina
- Vaginal carcinoma
- Female genital tract cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C52: Malignant neoplasm of vagina
Which procedures does Dr. Nwachukwu perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chika Nwachukwu may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nwachukwu's office.
Does Dr. Nwachukwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwachukwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 645-8525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwachukwu accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Nwachukwu 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
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nwachukwu's office located?
What is Dr. Nwachukwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwachukwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194138263.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwachukwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwachukwu
What is Dr. Chika Nwachukwu's specialty?
Dr. Nwachukwu is a Radiation Oncologist near San Diego, 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. Nwachukwu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chika Nwachukwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nwachukwu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UT Southwestern Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Chika Nwachukwu accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chika Nwachukwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chika Nwachukwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwachukwu's office at (214) 645-8525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chika Nwachukwu?
Please contact Dr. Nwachukwu's office at (214) 645-8525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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