Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waisman, Medical Oncologist in Duarte, CA?
Dr. James Waisman, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Waisman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waisman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waisman’s office at (626) 359-8111.
Where did Dr. Waisman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Waisman board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. James Waisman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Waisman speak?
Dr. Waisman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Waisman treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Waisman 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. Waisman. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit
ICD-10 Codes:
- C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Spread
- Lung Cancer
- Metastatic Lung Cancer
- Secondary Lung Tumor
- Lung Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7800: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung
Which procedures does Dr. Waisman perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Waisman 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Waisman's office.
Does Dr. Waisman accept my insurance?
Dr. Waisman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 359-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waisman accept in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Waisman in Duarte, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Amcare Co
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Inland Empire
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Waisman's office located?
What is Dr. Waisman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waisman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356391270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waisman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waisman
What is Dr. James Waisman's specialty?
Dr. Waisman is a Medical Oncologist near Duarte, CA. 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. Waisman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Waisman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waisman is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center 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 James Waisman accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Waisman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Waisman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Waisman's office at (626) 359-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Waisman?
Please contact Dr. Waisman's office at (626) 359-8111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Waisman have?
Dr. James Waisman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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