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Who is Dr. Makawita, Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Shalini Makawita, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Makawita is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makawita’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makawita’s office at 1379877107.
What languages does Dr. Makawita speak?
Dr. Makawita and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Makawita typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Makawita 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. Makawita. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
- Cancer of Pancreas Tail
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
- C252: Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Makawita typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Makawita 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. Makawita. 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 here.
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
Does Dr. Makawita accept my insurance?
Dr. Makawita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 1379877107 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Makawita accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Makawita in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Heritage Health
Humana
Integranet Health
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Makawita's office located?
What is Dr. Makawita's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Makawita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619364163.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makawita?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Makawita
What is Dr. Shalini Makawita's specialty?
Dr. Makawita is a Medical Oncologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Shalini Makawita affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Makawita is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital 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 Shalini Makawita accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shalini Makawita is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shalini Makawita offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Makawita's office at 1379877107 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shalini Makawita?
Please contact Dr. Makawita's office at 1379877107 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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