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Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palacio Cardenas, Medical Oncologist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Palacio Cardenas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palacio Cardenas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palacio Cardenas’s office at (505) 842-8171.
What languages does Dr. Palacio Cardenas speak?
Dr. Palacio Cardenas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Palacio Cardenas treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Palacio Cardenas 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. Palacio Cardenas. 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:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- Blood Disorder
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
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
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Which procedures does Dr. Palacio Cardenas perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas 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. Palacio Cardenas' office.
Does Dr. Palacio Cardenas accept my insurance?
Dr. Palacio Cardenas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 842-8171 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palacio Cardenas accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Palacio Cardenas in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthScope
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
Transamerica Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Palacio Cardenas' office located?
Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas' Primary Practice
4901 Lang Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 842-8171
What is Dr. Palacio Cardenas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palacio Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063776086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palacio Cardenas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palacio Cardenas
What is Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas's specialty?
Dr. Palacio Cardenas is a Medical Oncologist near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Contact Dr. Palacio Cardenas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palacio Cardenas is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Sofia Palacio Cardenas accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palacio Cardenas's office at (505) 842-8171 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sofia Palacio Cardenas?
Please contact Dr. Palacio Cardenas's office at (505) 842-8171 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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