Dr. Brian Vicuna, MD
Las Vegas, NV
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vicuna, Medical Oncologist in Las Vegas, NV?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vicuna?
Dr. Brian Vicuna, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vicuna empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Las Vegas, NV community, Dr. Vicuna is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Vicuna go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern University / Chicago, IL, Geriatrics | Northwestern University / Chicago, IL, Oncology
Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Nevada, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Vicuna board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Vicuna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005
What languages does Dr. Vicuna speak?
Dr. Vicuna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Vicuna typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vicuna 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. Vicuna. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Vicuna typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vicuna 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. Vicuna. 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. Vicuna accept my insurance?
Dr. Vicuna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 233-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vicuna accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Vicuna in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vicuna's office located?
Dr. Brian Vicuna's Primary Practice
653 N Town Center Dr Ste 402
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 233-2200
What hospitals are Dr. Vicuna affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vicuna has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vicuna's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vicuna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275755670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vicuna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vicuna