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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. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
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 Dr. Nwachukwu 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.
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
SGS North America Inc
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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