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Who is Dr. Palka, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Hannibal, MO?
Dr. Kevin Palka, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Hannibal, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Palka is fluent in English, German, and Sinhala; Sinhalese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palka’s office at (573) 629-3331.
What languages does Dr. Palka speak?
Dr. Palka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Sinhala; Sinhalese
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Palka typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Palka 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. Palka. 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:
- 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
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
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
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
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
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Palka typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Palka may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Palka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palka accept my insurance?
Dr. Palka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 629-3331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palka accept in Hannibal, MO?
Dr. Palka in Hannibal, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palka's office located?
What is Dr. Palka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689721482.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palka
What is Dr. Kevin Palka's specialty?
Dr. Palka is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Hannibal, MO.
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. Kevin Palka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palka is affiliated with Ssm Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon 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 Kevin Palka accepting new patients in Hannibal, MO?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Palka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Palka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palka's office at (573) 629-3331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Palka?
Please contact Dr. Palka's office at (573) 629-3331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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