Summary

Dr. Joao Ascensao specializes in oncology as a medical oncologist, providing comprehensive cancer care to patients. They are fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, enabling them to serve diverse patient populations in their native languages.

Dr. Ascensao practices at Washington DC VA Medical Center in Washington, DC, where they provide care through both the Oncology Clinic and the Hematology Laboratory & Infusion Center. They focus on treating various forms of diabetes, including general diabetes and geriatric diabetes management. Their clinical work includes performing essential laboratory tests such as metabolic panels and liver function assessments to monitor patient health.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Joao L Ascensao has 2 locations

Washington DC VA Medical Center Oncology Clinic

50 Irving St NW Ste 2C138DWashington, DC 20422
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Washington DC VA Medical Center Hematology Laboratory & Infusion Center

50 Irving St NW Ste 4D-115 Fl 4Washington, DC 20422
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OncologyOncologyOncologyOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.7 
13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Washington , DCEldersburg , MDColumbia , MDColumbia , MD
Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joao L Ascensao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joao L Ascensao has the following specialty

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Dr. Joao Ascensao is affiliated with Washington Dc Va Medical Center.
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Dr. Joao Ascensao's office is located at 50 Irving St NW Ste 2C138D, Washington, DC, 20422.
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