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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pillai, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Antioch, CA?
Dr. Prasad Pillai, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Antioch, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pillai is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pillai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pillai’s office at (925) 778-0679.
Is Dr. Pillai board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Prasad Pillai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pillai speak?
Dr. Pillai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Pillai typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
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:
- Blood and Immune Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Hematologic Disorders
- Immunological Disorders
- Autoimmune Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z862: Personal history of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Pillai typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Pillai accept my insurance?
Dr. Pillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 778-0679 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pillai accept in Antioch, CA?
Dr. Pillai in Antioch, 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
Central Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pillai's office located?
What is Dr. Pillai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023174380.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pillai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pillai
What is Dr. Prasad Pillai's specialty?
Dr. Pillai is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Antioch, CA.
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. Prasad Pillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pillai is affiliated with Sutter Delta Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Prasad Pillai accepting new patients in Antioch, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prasad Pillai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prasad Pillai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office at (925) 778-0679 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prasad Pillai?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office at (925) 778-0679 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prasad Pillai have?
Dr. Prasad Pillai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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