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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vasan, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Sheila Vasan, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Vasan graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her residency at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1. Dr. Vasan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vasan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vasan’s office at (818) 782-4104.
Where did Dr. Vasan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Vasan board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sheila Vasan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vasan speak?
Dr. Vasan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vasan treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Vasan 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. Vasan. 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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Vasan perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Vasan 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. Vasan. 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:
- Brief Mental Health Assessment
- Emotional Assessment
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Depression Inventory
- ADHD Scale Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
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. Vasan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vasan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 782-4104 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vasan accept in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Vasan in Van Nuys, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vasan's office located?
Dr. Sheila Vasan's Primary Practice
15211 Vanowen St Ste 300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 782-4104
Dr. Sheila Vasan's Practice 2
6850 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 211
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 782-4104
What is Dr. Vasan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vasan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487846416.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vasan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vasan
What is Dr. Sheila Vasan's specialty?
Dr. Vasan is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Van Nuys, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Vasan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheila Vasan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vasan is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Adventist Health White Memorial, Memorial Hospital of Gardena 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 Sheila Vasan accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sheila Vasan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheila Vasan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vasan's office at (818) 782-4104 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheila Vasan?
Please contact Dr. Vasan's office at (818) 782-4104 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sheila Vasan have?
Dr. Sheila Vasan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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