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Who is Dr. Salas, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Ricardo Salas is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salas’s office at (661) 491-5060.
What languages does Dr. Salas speak?
Dr. Salas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Salas treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Salas 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. Salas. 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:
- 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
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C19: Malignant neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- CLL Leukemia in Remission
- B-Cell CLL in Remission
- Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9111: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type in remission
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C538: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Salas perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ricardo Salas 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. Salas' office.
Does Dr. Salas accept my insurance?
Dr. Salas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 491-5060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salas accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Salas in Bakersfield, CA 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Salas' office located?
Dr. Ricardo Salas' Primary Practice
4500 Morning Dr Ste 105
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 491-5060
What is Dr. Salas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497045355.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salas
What is Dr. Ricardo Salas's specialty?
Dr. Salas is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Bakersfield, 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. Salas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Salas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Salas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Ricardo Salas accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Salas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Salas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salas's office at (661) 491-5060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Salas?
Please contact Dr. Salas's office at (661) 491-5060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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