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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 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Vardhana typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, 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:
- 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Vardhana typically 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. 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:
- 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:
- 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
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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. Harsha Vardhana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vardhana is affiliated with Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Hixson, Piedmont Cartersville 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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