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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stephen, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Anaheim, CA?
Dr. Merin Stephen, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Anaheim, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Stephen is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stephen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stephen’s office.
What languages does Dr. Stephen speak?
Dr. Stephen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does Dr. Stephen treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Stephen 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. Stephen. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- High Platelet Count
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Relapse
- Recurrent Childhood Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9102: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapse
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Stephen perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Merin Stephen may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Stephen's office.
Does Dr. Stephen accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stephen accept in Anaheim, CA?
Dr. Stephen in Anaheim, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Stephen's office located?
What is Dr. Stephen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stephen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295998235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stephen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stephen
What is Dr. Merin Stephen's specialty?
Dr. Stephen is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Anaheim, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Stephen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Merin Stephen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stephen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center 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
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Is Merin Stephen accepting new patients in Anaheim, CA?
Yes, Dr. Merin Stephen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merin Stephen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stephen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merin Stephen?
Please contact Dr. Stephen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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