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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vaca, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Ryan Vaca, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Sioux Falls, SD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vaca completed his residency at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program. Dr. Vaca is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaca’s office at (605) 322-6900.
Where did Dr. Vaca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program
What languages does Dr. Vaca speak?
Dr. Vaca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Vaca typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Vaca 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. Vaca. 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:
- 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Vaca typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Vaca 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. Vaca. 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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Vaca accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 322-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vaca accept in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Vaca in Sioux Falls, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Avera Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Medicare
State of South Dakota
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Vaca's office located?
What is Dr. Vaca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vaca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700222148.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaca
What is Dr. Ryan Vaca's specialty?
Dr. Vaca is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Sioux Falls, SD.
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. Ryan Vaca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vaca is affiliated with Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center, Brookings Health System, Avera Sacred Heart 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 Ryan Vaca accepting new patients in Sioux Falls, SD?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Vaca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Vaca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vaca's office at (605) 322-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Vaca?
Please contact Dr. Vaca's office at (605) 322-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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