CPT only copyright 2011 American Medical Association. Page 2 of 5 What You Need to Know This article explains the difference between a National Provider Identifier (NPI) and a Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN). There are no policy changes in this article.
For people with aggressive B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, we commonly recommend a chemotherapy treatment called R-CHOP. It is named after the medicines included in the mixture: rituximab (RituxanÂ®), a monoclonal antibody that helps your immune system destroy the cancer cells and makes the chemotherapy more powerful
Tests and procedures used to diagnose non-Hodgkin's lymphoma include: 1  Physical examination. 2  Your doctor may conduct a physical exam to determine the size and condition of your lymph nodes and to find out whether your liver and spleen are enlarged.ests and procedures used to diagnose non-Hodgkin's lymphoma include: 1  Physical examination. 2  Blood and urine tests. 3  Imaging tests. 4  Removing a sample of lymph node tissue for testing. 5  Looking for cancer cells in your bone marrow. 6  Preparing for your appointment. 7  Treatments and drugs.