Summary

Dr. Mina Nikanjam is a board-certified oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients with both blood cancers and solid tumors. She earned her medical degree and PhD from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, followed by her residency training at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. With 15 years of dedicated experience in oncology, Dr. Nikanjam brings extensive expertise to her practice. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Nikanjam practices at UC San Diego Health in Encinitas, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center. Her clinical focus centers on treating blood cancers and various types of solid tumors. She performs essential diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts and kidney function tests to monitor patient health during treatment. Dr. Nikanjam also conducts white blood cell analysis to help guide cancer care decisions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

1200 Garden View RdEncinitas, CA 92024

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OncologyOncologyNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
15 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Encinitas , CASan Clemente , CALA JOLLA , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Mina Nikanjam

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • Care1st
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Mina Nikanjam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Mina Nikanjam has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Oncologist
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Mina Nikanjam holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Mina Nikanjam's NPI number is 1073888657.

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Where is Mina Nikanjam's office located?
Mina Nikanjam's office is located at 1200 Garden View Rd, Encinitas, CA, 92024.
Does Mina Nikanjam accept my insurance?
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Does Mina Nikanjam accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Mina Nikanjam has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Mina Nikanjam affiliated with?
Mina Nikanjam is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center.

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