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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. 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 Medicare 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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Sherman typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, 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
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Sherman typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Sherman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Blood Letting
- Blood Removal for Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 99195: Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)
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 Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sherman's office located?
Dr. Michael Sherman's Primary Practice
500 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(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.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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