Dr. Wieslawa Pekal, MD
Asheville, NC
29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pekal, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Wieslawa Pekal, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Pekal completed her residency at Baystate Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Baystate Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pekal is fluent in English, French, and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pekal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pekal’s office at (828) 212-7021.
Where did Dr. Pekal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baystate Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Baystate Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny
Is Dr. Pekal board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wieslawa Pekal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pekal speak?
Dr. Pekal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Polish
What conditions does Dr. Pekal treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Pekal 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. Pekal. 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:
- 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)
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
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:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Pekal perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Pekal 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. Pekal. 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:
- 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. Pekal accept my insurance?
Dr. Pekal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 212-7021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pekal accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Pekal in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AgeWell
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Steward Health Choice
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Where is Dr. Pekal's office located?
What is Dr. Pekal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pekal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508856436.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pekal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pekal
What is Dr. Wieslawa Pekal's specialty?
Dr. Pekal is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Asheville, NC. 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. Pekal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wieslawa Pekal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pekal is affiliated with Mission Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Wieslawa Pekal accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Wieslawa Pekal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wieslawa Pekal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pekal's office at (828) 212-7021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wieslawa Pekal?
Please contact Dr. Pekal's office at (828) 212-7021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wieslawa Pekal have?
Dr. Wieslawa Pekal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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