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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valecha, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Gautam Valecha is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Valecha is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valecha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valecha’s office at (505) 559-6100.
What languages does Dr. Valecha speak?
Dr. Valecha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Valecha treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Valecha 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. Valecha. 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:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
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:
- High Platelet Count
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
What procedures does Dr. Valecha perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Valecha 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. Valecha. 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:
- 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
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
Does Dr. Valecha accept my insurance?
Dr. Valecha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 559-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valecha accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Valecha in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Valecha's office located?
What is Dr. Valecha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valecha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235579632.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valecha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valecha
What is Dr. Gautam Valecha's specialty?
Dr. Valecha is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Chicago, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Valecha to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gautam Valecha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valecha is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital - Chicago, IL, Rush University Medical Center, OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary 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
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Is Gautam Valecha accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Gautam Valecha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gautam Valecha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valecha's office at (505) 559-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gautam Valecha?
Please contact Dr. Valecha's office at (505) 559-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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