Dr. Robert West, MD, PHD
Pleasanton, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. West, Anatomic Pathologist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Robert West, MD, PHD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. West completed his residency at Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Otolaryngology; Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Otolaryngology; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. West is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. West’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. West’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. West go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Otolaryngology; Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Otolaryngology; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
What languages does Dr. West speak?
Dr. West and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. West typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. West 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. West. 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:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. West typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert West may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. West's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. West accept my insurance?
Dr. West accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. West accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. West in Pleasanton, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. West's office located?
Dr. Robert West's Primary Practice
5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(650) 723-4000
What is Dr. West's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639271471.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. West?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. West
What is Dr. Robert West's specialty?
Dr. West is a Anatomic Pathologist near Pleasanton, CA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Robert West affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. West is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Robert West accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert West is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert West offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. West's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert West?
Please contact Dr. West's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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