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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edwards, Medical Oncologist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Andrea Edwards, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Edwards graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University Of Wa School Of Med. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (831) 475-8002.
Where did Dr. Edwards go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Wa School Of Med | University of Washington School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Edwards board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Edwards, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?
Dr. Edwards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Edwards typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
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. Edwards typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- 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. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 475-8002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Edwards in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?
Dr. Andrea Edwards' Primary Practice
1663 Dominican Way Ste 210
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 475-8002
What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255341962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edwards
What is Dr. Andrea Edwards's specialty?
Dr. Edwards is a Medical Oncologist near Santa Cruz, 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. Andrea Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrea Edwards accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea Edwards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (831) 475-8002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrea Edwards?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (831) 475-8002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrea Edwards have?
Dr. Andrea Edwards is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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