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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nafissi, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Nellie Nafissi, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nafissi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nafissi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nafissi’s office at (714) 456-7890.
What languages does Dr. Nafissi speak?
Dr. Nafissi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nafissi treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Nafissi 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. Nafissi. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Which procedures does Dr. Nafissi perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nellie Nafissi 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nafissi's office.
Does Dr. Nafissi accept my insurance?
Dr. Nafissi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 456-7890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nafissi accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Nafissi in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nafissi's office located?
What is Dr. Nafissi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nafissi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821523937.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nafissi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nafissi
What is Dr. Nellie Nafissi's specialty?
Dr. Nafissi is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Orange, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Nafissi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nellie Nafissi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nafissi is affiliated with Uci Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Nellie Nafissi accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nellie Nafissi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nellie Nafissi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nafissi's office at (714) 456-7890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nellie Nafissi?
Please contact Dr. Nafissi's office at (714) 456-7890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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