24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hesita, Medical Oncologist in San Antonio, TX?
Where did Dr. Hesita go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Fatima Medical Science Foundation, College of Medicine
Is Dr. Hesita board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Edsel Hesita, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hesita speak?
Dr. Hesita and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Hesita typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Hesita 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. Hesita. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Hesita typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Hesita 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. Hesita. 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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Hesita accept my insurance?
Dr. Hesita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 245-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hesita accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Hesita in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hesita's office located?
Dr. Edsel Hesita's Primary Practice
11130 Christus Hls Ste 210
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 245-2000
What hospitals are Dr. Hesita affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hesita has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hesita's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hesita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639102064.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hesita?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hesita