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Dr. Sherri Cervantez, MD
Medical Oncologist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
,Hematology / Oncology Specialist
San Antonio, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cervantez, Medical Oncologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sherri Cervantez, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cervantez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cervantez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cervantez’s office at (210) 450-1143.
What languages does Dr. Cervantez speak?
Dr. Cervantez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Cervantez typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Cervantez 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. Cervantez. 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 pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Cervantez typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Cervantez 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. Cervantez. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Cervantez accept my insurance?
Dr. Cervantez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 450-1143 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cervantez accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Cervantez in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cervantez's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Cervantez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cervantez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
University Hospital-San Antonio,San Antonio, TX
Ranked Liver Cancer Surgery
University Hospital-San Antonio,San Antonio, TX
Ranked Liver Cancer Surgery
Dhr Health,Edinburg, TX
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Dhr Health,Edinburg, TX
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Ut Health San Antonio - Multispecialty & Research Hospital,San Antonio, TX
Ut Health San Antonio - Multispecialty & Research Hospital,San Antonio, TX
What is Dr. Cervantez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cervantez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760708291.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cervantez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cervantez
What is Dr. Sherri Cervantez's specialty?
Dr. Cervantez is a Medical Oncologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is Dr. Sherri Cervantez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cervantez is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Dhr Health 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 Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Sherri Cervantez accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sherri Cervantez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sherri Cervantez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cervantez's office at (210) 450-1143 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sherri Cervantez?
Please contact Dr. Cervantez's office at (210) 450-1143 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Cervantez's office located?
Dr. Cervantez's office is located in San Antonio, TX.
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