Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD
Albuquerque, NM
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. Dr. Palacio Cardenas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palacio Cardenas’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Palacio Cardenas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast 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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Palacio Cardenas typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Palacio Cardenas 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
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
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of Arizona
Transamerica
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palacio Cardenas' office located?
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.
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 this Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palacio Cardenas is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Christus 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
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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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New Mexico Cancer Center
4901 Lang Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109