Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fichtel, Medical Oncologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Lisa Fichtel, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fichtel graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed her residency at Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Medical Oncology Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fichtel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fichtel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fichtel’s office at (210) 593-5700.
Where did Dr. Fichtel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Medical Oncology Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Baylor Medical Center at Garland Program
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
What languages does Dr. Fichtel speak?
Dr. Fichtel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Fichtel typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Fichtel 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. Fichtel. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Fichtel typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Fichtel may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Fichtel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fichtel accept my insurance?
Dr. Fichtel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 593-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fichtel accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Fichtel in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bexar County Hospital District
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fichtel's office located?
Dr. Lisa Fichtel's Primary Practice
155 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 593-5700
What is Dr. Fichtel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fichtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932122348.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fichtel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fichtel
What is Dr. Lisa Fichtel's specialty?
Dr. Fichtel is a Medical Oncologist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Lisa Fichtel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fichtel is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Lisa Fichtel accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Lisa Fichtel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lisa Fichtel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fichtel's office at (210) 593-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lisa Fichtel?
Please contact Dr. Fichtel's office at (210) 593-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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