Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hecht, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Joel Hecht, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hecht completed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hecht is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hecht’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hecht’s office at (310) 586-2097.
Where did Dr. Hecht go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Medical Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine | Medicine/Gastroenterology, UCLA School of Medicine | UCLA
Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals | Northwestern Univ Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hecht board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Hecht, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1987
What languages does Dr. Hecht speak?
Dr. Hecht and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Hecht typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Hecht 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. Hecht. 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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Hecht typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Hecht 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. Hecht. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Hecht accept my insurance?
Dr. Hecht accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 586-2097 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hecht accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Hecht 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hecht's office located?
Dr. Joel Hecht's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 586-2097
Recognitions
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
Southern California Super Doctors 2008
Los Angeles Super Doctors
What is Dr. Hecht's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790703742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hecht?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hecht
What is Dr. Joel Hecht's specialty?
Dr. Hecht is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Joel Hecht affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hecht is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joel Hecht accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joel Hecht is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Hecht offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hecht's office at (310) 586-2097 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Hecht?
Please contact Dr. Hecht's office at (310) 586-2097 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Hecht have?
Dr. Joel Hecht is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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