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Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nyakudarika, Gynecologic Oncologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nyakudarika is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nyakudarika’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nyakudarika’s office at (858) 455-5524.

    What languages does Dr. Nyakudarika speak?

    Dr. Nyakudarika and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nyakudarika treat?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Nyakudarika 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. Nyakudarika. 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:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium
    • Malignant Uterine Tumor
    • Uterine Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Uterus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    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
    • C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary

    Also known as:

    • Other Female Genital and Menstrual Condition
    • Noninflammatory Disorder of Ovary, Fallopian Tube, and Broad Ligament
    • Menstruation
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Ovarian Disorder
    • Specific Gynecological Conditions
    • Menstrual Cycle Problems
    • Ovarian and Tubal Problems
    • Broad Ligament Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N9489: Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle
    • N838: Other noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament

    Also known as:

    • Other Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
    • Unspecified Abdominal Lump
    • Pelvic Swelling
    • Internal Abdominal Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1909: Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Nyakudarika perform?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Nyakudarika 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. Nyakudarika. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Removal
    • Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Radical Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Lymphadenectomy
    • Radical Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy and Salpingectomy (Laparoscopic)
    • Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
    • Abdominal Uterus Removal
    • Open Hysterectomy
    • Uterus and Cervix Removal
    • Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58548: Laparoscopy, surgical, with radical hysterectomy, with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), with removal of tube(s) and ovary(s), if performed
    • 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Injury Repair (Non-Childbirth)
    • Vaginal Suture Repair
    • Colporrhaphy
    • Vaginal Wall Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 57200: Colporrhaphy, suture of injury of vagina (nonobstetrical)

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Gynecological Cancer Surgery
    • Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
    • Radical Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy
    • Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy with Omentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58954: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking; with pelvic lymphadenectomy and limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Vulvar Lesion Removal
    • Vulvar Lesion Destruction
    • Laser Surgery for Vulva
    • Electrosurgery of Vulva
    • Cryosurgery for Vulvar Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 56515: Destruction of lesion(s), vulva; extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Partial Vulva Removal
    • Simple Partial Vulvectomy
    • Vulvar Excision
    • Outer Genital Area Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix
    • Cold Knife Conization
    • Laser Conization

    CPT Codes:

    • 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser

    Also known as:

    • Vulvar Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vulvar Exam with Biopsy
    • Magnified Vulvar Exam
    • External Genital Biopsy
    • Colposcopy of External Genitals

    CPT Codes:

    • 56821: Colposcopy of the vulva; with biopsy(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
    • Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Biopsy
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)

    Also known as:

    • Appendectomy (During Other Surgery)
    • Appendix Removal
    • Incidental Appendectomy
    • Appendectomy with another procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 44955: Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Perforated Large Intestine
    • Colorrhaphy
    • Suture of Large Intestine Perforation
    • Colon Repair for Injury
    • Repair of Bowel Perforation

    CPT Codes:

    • 44604: Suture of large intestine (colorrhaphy) for perforated ulcer, diverticulum, wound, injury or rupture (single or multiple perforations); without colostomy

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Release for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
    • Ureterolysis
    • Ureter Repositioning
    • Release of Ureter from Scar Tissue

    CPT Codes:

    • 50715: Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter for retroperitoneal fibrosis

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Nyakudarika accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nyakudarika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 455-5524 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nyakudarika accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Nyakudarika in San Diego, 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nyakudarika's office located?

    Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika's Primary Practice

    5030 Camino de la Siesta Ste 204

    San Diego, CA 92108

    (858) 455-5524

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    Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika's Practice 2

    1001 Potrero Ave Ste 6D

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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    Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika's Practice 3

    1000 W Carson St

    Torrance, CA 90502

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    What is Dr. Nyakudarika's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nyakudarika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154740751.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nyakudarika?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nyakudarika

    What is Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika's specialty?

    Dr. Nyakudarika is a Gynecologic Oncologist near San Diego, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Nyakudarika to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nyakudarika is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Natsai Nyakudarika accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Natsai Nyakudarika offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nyakudarika's office at (858) 455-5524 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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