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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alcantar, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Porter Ranch, CA?
Dr. Juan Alcantar, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Porter Ranch, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Alcantar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alcantar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alcantar’s office at (818) 271-2500.
Is Dr. Alcantar board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Juan Alcantar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alcantar speak?
Dr. Alcantar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Alcantar typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Alcantar 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. Alcantar. 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:
- 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Alcantar typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Alcantar 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. Alcantar. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Alcantar accept my insurance?
Dr. Alcantar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 271-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alcantar accept in Porter Ranch, CA?
Dr. Alcantar in Porter Ranch, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alcantar's office located?
Dr. Juan Alcantar's Primary Practice
19950 Rinaldi St Ste 301
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 271-2500
What is Dr. Alcantar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alcantar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972658540.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alcantar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alcantar
What is Dr. Juan Alcantar's specialty?
Dr. Alcantar is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Porter Ranch, CA.
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. Juan Alcantar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alcantar is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Juan Alcantar accepting new patients in Porter Ranch, CA?
Yes, Dr. Juan Alcantar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Juan Alcantar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alcantar's office at (818) 271-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Juan Alcantar?
Please contact Dr. Alcantar's office at (818) 271-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Juan Alcantar have?
Dr. Juan Alcantar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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