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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vanderweele, Medical Oncologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Robert Vanderweele, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vanderweele is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanderweele’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanderweele’s office at (412) 232-7328.
Is Dr. Vanderweele board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Vanderweele, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vanderweele speak?
Dr. Vanderweele and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Vanderweele typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vanderweele 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. Vanderweele. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Vanderweele typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vanderweele 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. Vanderweele. 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
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
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
Also known as:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Does Dr. Vanderweele accept my insurance?
Dr. Vanderweele accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 232-7328 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vanderweele accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Vanderweele in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Vanderweele's office located?
Dr. Robert Vanderweele's Primary Practice
1020 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 232-7328
What is Dr. Vanderweele's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vanderweele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053504092.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanderweele?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vanderweele
What is Dr. Robert Vanderweele's specialty?
Dr. Vanderweele is a Medical Oncologist near Pittsburgh, PA.
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. Robert Vanderweele affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vanderweele is affiliated with St. Clair Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, Upmc Washington 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Vanderweele accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Vanderweele is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Vanderweele offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vanderweele's office at (412) 232-7328 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Vanderweele?
Please contact Dr. Vanderweele's office at (412) 232-7328 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Vanderweele have?
Dr. Robert Vanderweele is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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