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Dr. Santhosh Ambika, MD
Reno, NV
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ambika, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Santhosh Ambika, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ambika is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ambika’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ambika’s office at (775) 329-0873.
Is Dr. Ambika board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Santhosh Ambika, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ambika speak?
Dr. Ambika and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Ambika typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ambika 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. Ambika. 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Ambika typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ambika 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. Ambika. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Ambika accept my insurance?
Dr. Ambika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 329-0873 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ambika accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Ambika in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Provider Networks
Renown Health
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ambika's office located?
Dr. Santhosh Ambika's Primary Practice
5423 Reno Corporate Dr
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 329-0873
What is Dr. Ambika's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ambika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174747323.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ambika?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ambika
What is Dr. Santhosh Ambika's specialty?
Dr. Ambika is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Reno, NV.
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. Santhosh Ambika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ambika is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Santhosh Ambika accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Santhosh Ambika is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Santhosh Ambika offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ambika's office at (775) 329-0873 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Santhosh Ambika?
Please contact Dr. Ambika's office at (775) 329-0873 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Santhosh Ambika have?
Dr. Santhosh Ambika is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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