Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carmona, Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ruben Carmona, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carmona is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carmona’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carmona’s office at (305) 243-1000.
What languages does Dr. Carmona speak?
Dr. Carmona and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carmona treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Carmona 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. Carmona. 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:
- 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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
What procedures does Dr. Carmona perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Carmona 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. Carmona. 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:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
- Prostate Spacer Injection
- Periprostatic Injection
- Biodegradable Prostate Implant
- Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
- 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Carmona accept my insurance?
Dr. Carmona accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carmona accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Carmona in San Diego, 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
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Carmona's office located?
What is Dr. Carmona's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carmona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275929242.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carmona?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carmona
What is Dr. Ruben Carmona's specialty?
Dr. Carmona is a Radiation Oncologist near San Diego, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Carmona to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruben Carmona affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carmona is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont 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
Where can I learn more about Radiation Oncologist?
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Is Ruben Carmona accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruben Carmona is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruben Carmona offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carmona's office at (305) 243-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruben Carmona?
Please contact Dr. Carmona's office at (305) 243-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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