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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chakmakjian, Medical Oncologist in Waco, TX?
Dr. Carl Chakmakjian, DO is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Waco, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Chakmakjian completed his residency at Tx A&M U/Scott&White Hosp. Dr. Chakmakjian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chakmakjian’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chakmakjian’s office.
Where did Dr. Chakmakjian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tx A&M U/Scott&White Hosp
Medical School: University of North Texas Denton,Tx
What languages does Dr. Chakmakjian speak?
Dr. Chakmakjian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Chakmakjian typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Chakmakjian 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. Chakmakjian. 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
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
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:
- 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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Chakmakjian typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Chakmakjian 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. Chakmakjian. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Chakmakjian accept my insurance?
Dr. Chakmakjian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chakmakjian accept in Waco, TX?
Dr. Chakmakjian in Waco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chakmakjian's office located?
What is Dr. Chakmakjian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chakmakjian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285675306.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chakmakjian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chakmakjian
What is Dr. Carl Chakmakjian's specialty?
Dr. Chakmakjian is a Medical Oncologist near Waco, 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. Carl Chakmakjian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chakmakjian is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Carl Chakmakjian accepting new patients in Waco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carl Chakmakjian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carl Chakmakjian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chakmakjian's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carl Chakmakjian?
Please contact Dr. Chakmakjian's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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