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Dr. Katherine Sanchez, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sanchez, Medical Oncologist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Katherine Sanchez, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Sanchez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Sanchez speak?

    Dr. Sanchez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sanchez typically treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    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 Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sanchez typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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

    Does Dr. Sanchez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sanchez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Sanchez in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sanchez's office located?

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87109

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    What is Dr. Sanchez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558740647.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez

    What is Dr. Katherine Sanchez's specialty?

    Dr. Sanchez is a Medical Oncologist near Albuquerque, NM.

    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. Katherine Sanchez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sanchez is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Christus Health, Plains Regional 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 Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Katherine Sanchez accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Sanchez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Sanchez?

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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