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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yarlagadda, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sudha Yarlagadda, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yarlagadda is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yarlagadda’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yarlagadda’s office at (713) 798-5588.
What languages does Dr. Yarlagadda speak?
Dr. Yarlagadda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Yarlagadda typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Yarlagadda 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. Yarlagadda. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50819: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Yarlagadda typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Yarlagadda 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. Yarlagadda. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Yarlagadda accept my insurance?
Dr. Yarlagadda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-5588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yarlagadda accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Yarlagadda in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Yarlagadda's office located?
What is Dr. Yarlagadda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yarlagadda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467831552.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yarlagadda?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yarlagadda
What is Dr. Sudha Yarlagadda's specialty?
Dr. Yarlagadda is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sudha Yarlagadda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yarlagadda is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sudha Yarlagadda accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sudha Yarlagadda is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sudha Yarlagadda offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yarlagadda's office at (713) 798-5588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sudha Yarlagadda?
Please contact Dr. Yarlagadda's office at (713) 798-5588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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