23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Villegas, Medical Oncologist in Fleming Island, FL?
Dr. Augusto Villegas, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Fleming Island, FL. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Villegas graduated from Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at Damas Hospital. Dr. Villegas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villegas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villegas’s office at (352) 787-9448.
Where did Dr. Villegas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Damas Hospital
Medical School: Ponce Med School | Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Villegas speak?
Dr. Villegas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Villegas typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Villegas 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. Villegas. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
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:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Villegas typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Villegas 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. Villegas. 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 here.
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
Does Dr. Villegas accept my insurance?
Dr. Villegas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 787-9448 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villegas accept in Fleming Island, FL?
Dr. Villegas in Fleming Island, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Villegas' office located?
Dr. Augusto Villegas' Primary Practice
4689 US Highway 17 Ste 2-5
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(352) 787-9448
What is Dr. Villegas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villegas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003804485.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villegas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villegas
What is Dr. Augusto Villegas's specialty?
Dr. Villegas is a Medical Oncologist near Fleming Island, FL.
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. Augusto Villegas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villegas is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital, South County Hospital Campus, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital 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 Augusto Villegas accepting new patients in Fleming Island, FL?
Yes, Dr. Augusto Villegas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Augusto Villegas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villegas's office at (352) 787-9448 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Augusto Villegas?
Please contact Dr. Villegas's office at (352) 787-9448 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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