25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skandan, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Where did Dr. Skandan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: Lady Hardinge Medical College | Lady Hardinge Medical College
Is Dr. Skandan board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Savitri Skandan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Skandan speak?
Dr. Skandan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Skandan typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Skandan 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. Skandan. 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:
- 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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Skandan typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Skandan 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. Skandan. 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:
- 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:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
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:
- 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Skandan accept my insurance?
Dr. Skandan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-7880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skandan accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Skandan in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Employer Health Options Administered Payer
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Skandan's office located?
Dr. Savitri Skandan's Primary Practice
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 401
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-7880
What hospitals are Dr. Skandan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Skandan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Skandan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skandan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285684977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skandan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skandan