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Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD

Downey, CA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Awkar Lazo, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Awkar Lazo is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Awkar Lazo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Awkar Lazo’s office at (562) 869-1201.

    What languages does Dr. Awkar Lazo speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Awkar Lazo treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Awkar Lazo 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. Awkar Lazo. 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:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Central Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Central Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Right female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central right female breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Left female breast cancer lower-inner
    • Lower-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
    • Left female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
    • C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Low White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Other leukopenia
    • Specific low WBC count
    • Uncommon white blood cell deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72818: Other decreased white blood cell count

    Also known as:

    • Other Secondary Low Platelet Counts
    • Thrombocytosis
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Acquired Thrombocytopenia
    • Low Platelets from Other Conditions
    • High Platelet Count
    • Reactive Thrombocytosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6959: Other secondary thrombocytopenia
    • D75838: Other thrombocytosis

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Blood Disorder
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia

    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:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    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

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CLL
    • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphocytic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission

    Which procedures does Dr. Awkar Lazo perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Awkar Lazo's office.

    Does Dr. Awkar Lazo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Awkar Lazo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 869-1201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Awkar Lazo accept in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Awkar Lazo in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Awkar Lazo's office located?

    Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo's Primary Practice

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 309

    Downey, CA 90241

    (562) 869-1201

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    Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo's Practice 2

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 271

    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

    (949) 427-7933

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo?

    Dr. Awkar Lazo has appointments available at her Downey, CA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Awkar Lazo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326351537.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Awkar Lazo?

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

    What is Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo's specialty?

    Dr. Awkar Lazo is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Downey, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Awkar Lazo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Awkar Lazo is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

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    Is Nelly Awkar Lazo accepting new patients in Downey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nelly Awkar Lazo offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Awkar Lazo, or call (562) 869-1201 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Nelly Awkar Lazo?

    Please contact Dr. Awkar Lazo's office at (562) 869-1201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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