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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valenzuela, Surgical Oncologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Cristian Valenzuela, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Valenzuela is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valenzuela’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valenzuela’s office at 1503494831.
What languages does Dr. Valenzuela speak?
Dr. Valenzuela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Valenzuela typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Valenzuela 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. Valenzuela. 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:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Facial Melanoma
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Malignant Facial Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Face
- Melanoma on Face
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4339: Malignant melanoma of other parts of face
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Cancer
- Cancer
- Retroperitoneal Tumor
- Malignant Retroperitoneal Neoplasm
- Abdominal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C480: Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Valenzuela typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Valenzuela 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. Valenzuela. 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:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Valenzuela accept my insurance?
Dr. Valenzuela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 1503494831 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valenzuela accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Valenzuela in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Quest
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Valenzuela's office located?
What is Dr. Valenzuela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valenzuela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902198153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valenzuela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valenzuela
What is Dr. Cristian Valenzuela's specialty?
Dr. Valenzuela is a Surgical Oncologist near Portland, OR.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Cristian Valenzuela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valenzuela is affiliated with Ohsu Hospital - Portland, Peacehealth St. John Medical Center, Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Salem Hospital - Salem, Or, Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Riverbend, Adventist Health Portland 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 Surgical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cristian Valenzuela accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Cristian Valenzuela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristian Valenzuela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valenzuela's office at 1503494831 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristian Valenzuela?
Please contact Dr. Valenzuela's office at 1503494831 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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