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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Niska, Radiation Oncologist in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Joshua Niska, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Niska is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Niska’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Niska’s office at (623) 832-4000.
What languages does Dr. Niska speak?
Dr. Niska and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Niska typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Niska 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. Niska. 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:
- 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:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Niska typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Niska 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. Niska. 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:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
- Prostate Spacer Injection
- Periprostatic Injection
- Biodegradable Prostate Implant
- Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
- 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
- Prostate fiducial marker insertion
- Radiation therapy guidance markers
- Prostate dosimeter placement
- Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
- 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
Does Dr. Niska accept my insurance?
Dr. Niska accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 832-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Niska accept in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Niska in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Arizona
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Niska's office located?
Bmda @ Banner Boswell Medical Center
10401 W Thunderbird Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 832-4000
What is Dr. Niska's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Niska's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811307333.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Niska?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Niska
What is Dr. Joshua Niska's specialty?
Dr. Niska is a Radiation Oncologist near Sun City, AZ.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Joshua Niska affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Niska is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Southwest Health System - Cortez, Baptist Health Lexington 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 Joshua Niska accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Niska is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Niska offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Niska's office at (623) 832-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Niska?
Please contact Dr. Niska's office at (623) 832-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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