Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Varnado, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. William Varnado is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Varnado is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varnado’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varnado’s office at (225) 358-2313.
What languages does Dr. Varnado speak?
Dr. Varnado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Varnado typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Varnado 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. Varnado. 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
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
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:
- 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. Varnado typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Varnado 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. Varnado. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Varnado accept my insurance?
Dr. Varnado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 358-2313 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varnado accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Varnado in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Varnado's office located?
Dr. William Varnado's Primary Practice
4950 Essen Ln Ste 200
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 358-2313
What is Dr. Varnado's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varnado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790027589.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varnado?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varnado
What is Dr. William Varnado's specialty?
Dr. Varnado is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
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. William Varnado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varnado is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Woman's Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Slidell Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish 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 William Varnado accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. William Varnado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Varnado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varnado's office at (225) 358-2313 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Varnado?
Please contact Dr. Varnado's office at (225) 358-2313 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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