Dr. Catherine Aftandilian, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aftandilian, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Where did Dr. Aftandilian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Aftandilian board certified as a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Aftandilian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Aftandilian speak?
Dr. Aftandilian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Aftandilian typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Aftandilian 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. Aftandilian. 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:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- ALL Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Relapse
- Recurrent Childhood Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9102: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapse
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- LL
- Precursor Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
- Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8350: Lymphoblastic (diffuse) lymphoma, unspecified site
What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Aftandilian typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Aftandilian 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. Aftandilian. 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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Marrow Aspiration
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Test
- Bone Marrow Sample
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
- 38220: Diagnostic bone marrow; aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Pentamidine Inhalation Treatment
- Pentamidine Aerosol Therapy
- PCP Prevention Inhalation
- Lung Infection Inhalation
CPT Codes:
- 94642: Aerosol inhalation of pentamidine for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia treatment or prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Stomach Feeding Tube Insertion
- Nasogastric Tube Placement
- Orogastric Tube Placement
- NG Tube Insertion
- OG Tube Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 43752: Naso- or oro-gastric tube placement, requiring physician's skill and fluoroscopic guidance (includes fluoroscopy, image documentation and report)
Does Dr. Aftandilian accept my insurance?
Dr. Aftandilian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aftandilian accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Aftandilian in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aftandilian's office located?
Dr. Catherine Aftandilian's Primary Practice
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8000
What hospitals are Dr. Aftandilian affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Aftandilian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Aftandilian's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aftandilian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154526762.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aftandilian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aftandilian