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28 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arias, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Thibodaux, LA?
Dr. Gerardo Arias, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Thibodaux, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Arias graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Arias is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arias’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arias’s office at (985) 493-4346.
Where did Dr. Arias go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | University of South Alabama Program
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Arias board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gerardo Arias, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Arias speak?
Dr. Arias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Arias treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Arias 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. Arias. 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:
- Nutritional Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Dietary Anemia
- Malnutrition Anemia
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Right Lung
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer in Right Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Right Lung
- Right Lung Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C7801: Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Cancer in Abdominal Lymph Nodes
- Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Abdominal Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intra-abdominal Lymphoma
- Abdominal Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
- Chest Lymph Node Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C772: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intra-abdominal lymph nodes
- C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Which procedures does Dr. Arias perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gerardo Arias 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. Arias' office.
Does Dr. Arias accept my insurance?
Dr. Arias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 493-4346 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arias accept in Thibodaux, LA?
Dr. Arias in Thibodaux, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Arias' office located?
What is Dr. Arias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447265178.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arias
What is Dr. Gerardo Arias's specialty?
Dr. Arias is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Thibodaux, LA. 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. Arias to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gerardo Arias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arias is affiliated with Thibodaux Regional Health System 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
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Is Gerardo Arias accepting new patients in Thibodaux, LA?
Yes, Dr. Gerardo Arias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerardo Arias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arias's office at (985) 493-4346 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerardo Arias?
Please contact Dr. Arias's office at (985) 493-4346 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gerardo Arias have?
Dr. Gerardo Arias is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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