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Who is Dr. Wertheim, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Michael Wertheim, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wertheim graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Medical Oncology; Kings County Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wertheim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wertheim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wertheim’s office at (772) 335-5666.
Where did Dr. Wertheim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Medical Oncology; Kings County Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Wertheim board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wertheim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wertheim speak?
Dr. Wertheim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wertheim treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Wertheim 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. Wertheim. 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:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Other Specific Anemias
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Iron
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Uncommon anemia
- Rare anemia
- Specific anemia
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D6489: Other specified anemias
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
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:
- Side Effects from Cancer or Immune-Suppressing Drugs
- Drug Reactions
- Chemotherapy side effects
- Immunosuppressant reactions
- Adverse effects of cancer drugs
- Drug sensitivity to immune suppressants
ICD-10 Codes:
- T451X5D: Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
Which procedures does Dr. Wertheim perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Wertheim 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. Wertheim's office.
Does Dr. Wertheim accept my insurance?
Dr. Wertheim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (772) 335-5666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wertheim accept in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Wertheim in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Freedom Health
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
SummaCare
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Wertheim's office located?
Dr. Michael Wertheim's Primary Practice
2530 S Telshor Blvd Ste 201
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(772) 335-5666
What is Dr. Wertheim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wertheim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982643474.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wertheim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wertheim
What is Dr. Michael Wertheim's specialty?
Dr. Wertheim is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Las Cruces, NM. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Wertheim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Wertheim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wertheim is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Michael Wertheim accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wertheim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Wertheim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wertheim's office at (772) 335-5666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Wertheim?
Please contact Dr. Wertheim's office at (772) 335-5666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Wertheim have?
Dr. Michael Wertheim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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