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Who is Dr. Straka, Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christopher Straka, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Straka is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Straka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Straka’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Straka?
Dr. Christopher Straka, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Radiation Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Straka empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Central Nervous System Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers, Head & Neck Cancer, Lymphoma, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Straka is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Straka speak?
Dr. Straka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Straka treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Straka 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. Straka. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right 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:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Affecting Multiple Areas
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor
- Widespread Brain Cancer
- Multifocal Brain Tumor
- Diffuse Brain Neoplasm
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C718: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
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:
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Cancer of the anal canal
- Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
- Anorectal cancer
- Cancer of the anus and rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of anus
- Rectal and anal cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C211: Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
- C218: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of rectum, anus and anal canal
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Retromolar Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Carcinoma
- Tongue Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C062: Malignant neoplasm of retromolar area
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head Cancer
- Neck Cancer
- Facial Cancer
- Malignant Head and Neck Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck
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
Which procedures does Dr. Straka perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Straka may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Straka's office.
Does Dr. Straka accept my insurance?
Dr. Straka 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. Straka accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Straka in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Straka's office located?
Dr. Christopher Straka's Primary Practice
16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103
San Diego, CA 92127
What is Dr. Straka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Straka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801281399.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Straka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Straka
What is Dr. Christopher Straka's specialty?
Dr. Straka 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. Straka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Straka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Straka is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UC San Diego Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christopher Straka accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Straka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Straka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Straka's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Straka?
Please contact Dr. Straka's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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