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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sandhu, Medical Oncologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Gurprataap Sandhu is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sandhu is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandhu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandhu’s office at (412) 235-1020.
What languages does Dr. Sandhu speak?
Dr. Sandhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sandhu typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Nutritional Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Dietary Anemia
- Malnutrition Anemia
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified
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:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sandhu typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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. Sandhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 235-1020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sandhu accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Sandhu in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Sandhu's office located?
Dr. Gurprataap Sandhu's Primary Practice
5115 Centre Ave Fl 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 235-1020
What is Dr. Sandhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902189293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandhu
What is Dr. Gurprataap Sandhu's specialty?
Dr. Sandhu is a Medical Oncologist near Pittsburgh, PA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Gurprataap Sandhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sandhu is affiliated with Upmc Washington, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, Wvu Medicine Wheeling Hospital, Butler Memorial 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gurprataap Sandhu accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Gurprataap Sandhu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gurprataap Sandhu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (412) 235-1020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gurprataap Sandhu?
Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (412) 235-1020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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