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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Frakes, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Laurie Frakes, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Frakes graduated from University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Frakes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frakes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frakes’s office at (760) 452-3340.
Where did Dr. Frakes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
What languages does Dr. Frakes speak?
Dr. Frakes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Frakes typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Frakes 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. Frakes. 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:
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Frakes typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Frakes 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. Frakes. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Frakes accept my insurance?
Dr. Frakes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 452-3340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Frakes accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Frakes in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Frakes' office located?
Dr. Laurie Frakes' Primary Practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560
La Jolla, CA 92037
(760) 452-3340
What is Dr. Frakes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Frakes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174595144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frakes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Frakes
What is Dr. Laurie Frakes's specialty?
Dr. Frakes is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Laurie Frakes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Frakes is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laurie Frakes accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laurie Frakes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurie Frakes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Frakes's office at (760) 452-3340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurie Frakes?
Please contact Dr. Frakes's office at (760) 452-3340 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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