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Dr. Brian Kadera, MD
Surgical Oncologist
,Surgeon
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon
,Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kadera, Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Brian Kadera, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kadera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kadera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kadera’s office at (310) 393-3583.
What languages does Dr. Kadera speak?
Dr. Kadera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Kadera typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Kadera 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. Kadera. 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:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Cancer
- Cancer
- Retroperitoneal Tumor
- Malignant Retroperitoneal Neoplasm
- Abdominal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C480: Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Stomach Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- GIST of stomach
- Gastric GIST
- Stomach tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C49A2: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of stomach
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Kadera typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Kadera 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. Kadera. 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:
- Large Abdominal Tumor or Cyst Removal
- Intra-abdominal tumor excision
- Peritoneal tumor removal
- Mesenteric cyst removal
- Retroperitoneal tumor destruction
CPT Codes:
- 49205: Excision or destruction, open, intra-abdominal tumors, cysts or endometriomas, 1 or more peritoneal, mesenteric, or retroperitoneal primary or secondary tumors; largest tumor greater than 10.0 cm diameter
Does Dr. Kadera accept my insurance?
Dr. Kadera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 393-3583 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kadera accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Kadera in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kadera's office located?
Dr. Brian Kadera's Primary Practice
1304 15th St Ste 102
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 393-3583
What is Dr. Kadera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kadera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083849327.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kadera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kadera
What is Dr. Brian Kadera's specialty?
Dr. Kadera is a Surgical Oncologist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Brian Kadera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kadera is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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 Brian Kadera accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Kadera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Kadera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kadera's office at (310) 393-3583 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Kadera?
Please contact Dr. Kadera's office at (310) 393-3583 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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