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Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD

Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD

Carmichael, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Laptalo, Medical Oncologist in Carmichael, CA?

    Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Carmichael, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Laptalo completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Health System, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Az Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Laptalo is fluent in English, Croatian, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laptalo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laptalo’s office at (916) 556-3164.

    Where did Dr. Laptalo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Hematology/Medical Oncology, University of California, Davis Medical Center

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Health System, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Az Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University Medical Center, Tucson

    Is Dr. Laptalo board certified in Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Laptalo speak?

    Dr. Laptalo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Croatian

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Laptalo treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Laptalo 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. Laptalo. 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:

    • 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:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    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:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    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:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency
    • Iron
    • Malnutrition
    • Lack of Iron
    • Low Iron Levels
    • Iron Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E611: Iron deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Terminal Ileitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications

    Which procedures does Dr. Laptalo perform as a Medical Oncologist?

    As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Luko Laptalo may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Laptalo's office.

    Does Dr. Laptalo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laptalo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 556-3164 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Laptalo accept in Carmichael, CA?

    Dr. Laptalo in Carmichael, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dignity Health / Catholic Health West

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Laptalo's office located?

    Dr. Luko Laptalo's Primary Practice

    6555 Coyle Ave Ste 341

    Carmichael, CA 95608

    (916) 556-3164

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    Dr. Luko Laptalo's Practice 2

    3301 C St Ste 500

    Sacramento, CA 95816

    (916) 733-5300

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Sacramento Super Doctors

    What is Dr. Laptalo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Laptalo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114958501.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laptalo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laptalo

    What is Dr. Luko Laptalo's specialty?

    Dr. Laptalo is a Medical Oncologist near Carmichael, 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. Laptalo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Luko Laptalo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Laptalo is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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

    Where can I learn more about Medical Oncologist?

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    Is Luko Laptalo accepting new patients in Carmichael, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Luko Laptalo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luko Laptalo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laptalo's office at (916) 556-3164 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Luko Laptalo?

    Please contact Dr. Laptalo's office at (916) 556-3164 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Luko Laptalo have?

    Dr. Luko Laptalo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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