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Who is Dr. Schwerkoske, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Vista, CA?
Dr. John Schwerkoske, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schwerkoske is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwerkoske’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwerkoske’s office at (619) 371-9156.
What languages does Dr. Schwerkoske speak?
Dr. Schwerkoske and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Schwerkoske treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Schwerkoske 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. Schwerkoske. 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:
- 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Left Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Cancer of left female nipple
- Left female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on left female nipple
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50012: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
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:
- 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:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, 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:
- 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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
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
Which procedures does Dr. Schwerkoske perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Schwerkoske may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schwerkoske's office.
Does Dr. Schwerkoske accept my insurance?
Dr. Schwerkoske accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 371-9156 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schwerkoske accept in Vista, CA?
Dr. Schwerkoske in Vista, 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
AlphaCare
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Humana
Inland Empire
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schwerkoske's office located?
Dr. John Schwerkoske's Primary Practice
2067 W Vista Way Ste 295
Vista, CA 92083
(619) 371-9156
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. John Schwerkoske?
Dr. Schwerkoske has appointments available at his Vista, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Schwerkoske's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schwerkoske's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912260829.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwerkoske?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwerkoske
What is Dr. John Schwerkoske's specialty?
Dr. Schwerkoske is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Vista, CA. 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. Schwerkoske to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Schwerkoske affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwerkoske is affiliated with Redlands Community Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 John Schwerkoske accepting new patients in Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Schwerkoske is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Schwerkoske offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Schwerkoske, or call (619) 371-9156 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with John Schwerkoske?
Please contact Dr. Schwerkoske's office at (619) 371-9156 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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