Who is Dr. Nwachukwu, Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, CA?
What languages does Dr. Nwachukwu speak?
Dr. Nwachukwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Nwachukwu typically 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. 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
- Cancer of the cervix
- Cervix carcinoma
- Malignant tumor of cervix
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C531: Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
- C538: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri
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
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Nwachukwu typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Nwachukwu 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. 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. 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:
- 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:
- Radiation Therapy Marker Placement (Abdominal/Pelvic)
- Fiducial Marker Placement
- Radiation Guidance Device Insertion
- Internal Radiation Markers
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
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
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Heritage Health
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwachukwu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nwachukwu affiliated with?
Dr. Nwachukwu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nwachukwu's NPI number?A 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?
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