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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Banerjee, Medical Oncologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Banerjee is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Banerjee’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Banerjee’s office at (858) 552-1410.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Banerjee?
Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Banerjee empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Geriatric Cancer Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Jolla, CA community, Dr. Banerjee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Banerjee speak?
Dr. Banerjee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Banerjee typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Banerjee 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. Banerjee. 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
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
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:
- 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Banerjee typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Banerjee 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. Banerjee. 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:
- 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
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. Banerjee accept my insurance?
Dr. Banerjee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 552-1410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Banerjee accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Banerjee 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Banerjee's office located?
Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee's Primary Practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 552-1410
What is Dr. Banerjee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Banerjee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164497855.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Banerjee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Banerjee
What is Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee's specialty?
Dr. Banerjee is a Medical Oncologist near La Jolla, CA.
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. Pushpendu Banerjee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Banerjee is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pushpendu Banerjee accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Banerjee's office at (858) 552-1410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pushpendu Banerjee?
Please contact Dr. Banerjee's office at (858) 552-1410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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