Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hendifar, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Andrew Hendifar, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hendifar completed his residency at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. Dr. Hendifar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hendifar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hendifar’s office at (310) 933-4470.
Where did Dr. Hendifar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Southern California
Residency: Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hendifar board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Hendifar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hendifar speak?
Dr. Hendifar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hendifar treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Hendifar 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. Hendifar. 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:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
- Secondary Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Aggressive Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Benign Tumor
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
- Other benign neuroendocrine growths
- Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors
- Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Spread NET
- Secondary NET
- Poorly Differentiated NET
- High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
- D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors
- C7B8: Other secondary neuroendocrine tumors
- C7A1: Malignant poorly differentiated neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (Islet Cell Tumor) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
- Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Islet Cell Tumor
- Endocrine Pancreas Cancer
- Cancer of Pancreas Tail
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
- C251: Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas
- C254: Malignant neoplasm of endocrine pancreas
- C252: Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Carcinoid Tumor
- Malignant Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment (PDQ®)
- Small Bowel Carcinoid
- Malignant Small Intestine Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Intestinal Carcinoid
- Carcinoid Cancer
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumor
- NET
- Malignant Carcinoid
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A019: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the small intestine, unspecified portion
- C7A00: Malignant carcinoid tumor of unspecified site
- C7A098: Malignant carcinoid tumors of other sites
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Ileum Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Ileal Carcinoid
- Malignant Ileum Tumor
- Small Bowel NET
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A012: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the ileum
Also known as:
- Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatic Disease
- Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
- Named Pancreatic Conditions
- Other Defined Pancreas Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
Also known as:
- Cecum Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Cecal Carcinoid
- Malignant Cecum Tumor
- Cecum NET
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A021: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in aortic body or paraganglia
- Endocrine Disease
- Aortic body tumor of uncertain nature
- Paraganglia growth of undetermined type
ICD-10 Codes:
- D447: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paraganglia
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Benign Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung
- Benign Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Lung Disease
- Carcinoid tumor of bronchus
- Non-cancerous lung tumor
- Neuroendocrine tumor of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3A090: Benign carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Which procedures does Dr. Hendifar perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Andrew Hendifar 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. Hendifar's office.
Does Dr. Hendifar accept my insurance?
Dr. Hendifar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 933-4470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hendifar accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Hendifar in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hendifar's office located?
Dr. Andrew Hendifar's Primary Practice
2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 933-4470
What is Dr. Hendifar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hendifar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649473414.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hendifar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hendifar
What is Dr. Andrew Hendifar's specialty?
Dr. Hendifar is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Hendifar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrew Hendifar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hendifar is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Andrew Hendifar accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Hendifar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Hendifar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hendifar's office at (310) 933-4470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Hendifar?
Please contact Dr. Hendifar's office at (310) 933-4470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Hendifar have?
Dr. Andrew Hendifar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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