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Dr. Victor Phuoc, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Phuoc, Surgical Oncologist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Victor Phuoc, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Phuoc is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phuoc’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phuoc’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Phuoc speak?

    Dr. Phuoc and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Phuoc treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Phuoc 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. Phuoc. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Colon Cancer
    • Ascending Colon Cancer
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Appendix Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
    • C181: Malignant neoplasm of appendix

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Esophageal Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Liver Cancer
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
    • Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Liver
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatomegaly
    • Swollen liver
    • Liver enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Other benign neuroendocrine growths
    • Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Phuoc perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Phuoc 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. Phuoc. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    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. Phuoc accept my insurance?

    Dr. Phuoc accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Phuoc accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Phuoc in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlohaCare

    • Centene

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Phuoc's office located?

    Dr. Victor Phuoc's Primary Practice

    1201 Camino de Salud NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87102

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    Dr. Victor Phuoc's Practice 2

    400 13th Ave S Ste 102

    Great Falls, MT 59405

    (406) 455-2970

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    Dr. Victor Phuoc's Practice 3

    98 -1079 Moanalua Rd Suite 630

    Aiea, HI 96701

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    What is Dr. Phuoc's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Phuoc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780813980.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phuoc?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phuoc

    What is Dr. Victor Phuoc's specialty?

    Dr. Phuoc is a Surgical Oncologist near Albuquerque, NM. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Phuoc to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Victor Phuoc affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Phuoc is affiliated with Straub Benioff Medical Center, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Pali Momi Medical Center 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 Victor Phuoc accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Victor Phuoc is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Victor Phuoc offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Phuoc's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Victor Phuoc?

    Please contact Dr. Phuoc's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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