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Dr. Harsha Vardhana, MD

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vardhana, Medical Oncologist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Harsha Vardhana, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vardhana is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vardhana’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vardhana’s office at (423) 752-5004.

    Is Dr. Vardhana board certified as a Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Harsha Vardhana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vardhana speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vardhana treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vardhana 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. Vardhana. 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:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung

    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:

    • 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
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    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:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    What procedures does Dr. Vardhana perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vardhana 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. Vardhana. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Central Line Check with Contrast Dye
    • Central Venous Catheter Study
    • Central Line Imaging
    • Contrast Study for Central Access Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 36598: Contrast injection(s) for radiologic evaluation of existing central venous access device, including fluoroscopy, image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Vardhana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vardhana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 752-5004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vardhana accept in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Vardhana in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vardhana's office located?

    Dr. Harsha Vardhana's Primary Practice

    1032 McCallie Ave Ste 200

    Chattanooga, TN 37403

    (423) 752-5004

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    Dr. Harsha Vardhana's Practice 2

    1208 Pointe Centre Dr Ste 110

    Chattanooga, TN 37421

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    Dr. Harsha Vardhana's Practice 3

    743 Island Rd

    Bristol, VA 24201

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

    Dr. Vardhana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285823658.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vardhana?

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

    What is Dr. Harsha Vardhana's specialty?

    Dr. Vardhana is a Medical Oncologist near Chattanooga, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Vardhana to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Harsha Vardhana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vardhana is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Hixson, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Parkridge Medical Center 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 Harsha Vardhana accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Harsha Vardhana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Harsha Vardhana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vardhana's office at (423) 752-5004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Harsha Vardhana?

    Please contact Dr. Vardhana's office at (423) 752-5004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Harsha Vardhana have?

    Dr. Harsha Vardhana is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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