Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bandi, Medical Oncologist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bandi?
Dr. Somasekhara Bandi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bandi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hematology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Bandi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bandi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke's Hospital Program
Medical School: Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences | Siddhartha Medical College | University of Health Sciences Antigua | Guntur Medical College
What languages does Dr. Bandi speak?
Dr. Bandi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Bengali
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Bandi typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bandi 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. Bandi. 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 Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Bandi typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bandi 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. Bandi. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Bandi accept my insurance?
Dr. Bandi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bandi accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Bandi in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Cigna Group
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Bandi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bandi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bandi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bandi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bandi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922034321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bandi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bandi