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Who is Dr. Sherman, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Michael Sherman, MD, PHD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sherman graduated from SUNY Health Science and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sherman is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherman’s office at (925) 939-9610.
Where did Dr. Sherman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Program
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital | All Children's Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine Program
Medical School: SUNY Health Science
What languages does Dr. Sherman speak?
Dr. Sherman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sherman treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Sherman 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. Sherman. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50419: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphosarcoma
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8590: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
Also known as:
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
Which procedures does Dr. Sherman perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Sherman 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. Sherman's office.
Does Dr. Sherman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sherman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-9610 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sherman accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Sherman in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
Universal Health Care
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Where is Dr. Sherman's office located?
Dr. Michael Sherman's Primary Practice
575 Lennon Ln Ste 153
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-9610
Dr. Michael Sherman's Practice 3
5601 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 340
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 939-9610
What is Dr. Sherman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164643359.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sherman
What is Dr. Michael Sherman's specialty?
Dr. Sherman is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Walnut Creek, 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. Sherman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Sherman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sherman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: John Muir Health Concord Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Sherman accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sherman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Sherman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sherman's office at (925) 939-9610 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Sherman?
Please contact Dr. Sherman's office at (925) 939-9610 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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