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. Dr. Waisman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waisman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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
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
- 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
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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
What procedures does Dr. Waisman perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Waisman 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. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
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:
- Health Behavior Assessment
- Behavioral Health Evaluation
- Clinical Interview for Health
- Health-Focused Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 96156: Health behavior assessment, or re-assessment (ie, health-focused clinical interview, behavioral observations, clinical decision making)
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
Centene
Cooperative Benefit Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of Tennessee
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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
Where can I learn more about Medical Oncologist?
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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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