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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Litman, Adult Medicine Specialist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Vanessa Litman, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Litman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Litman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Litman’s office at (510) 535-3500.
Is Dr. Litman board certified as an Adult Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Litman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Litman speak?
Dr. Litman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Litman typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Litman 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. Litman. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Litman typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Litman 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. Litman. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Litman accept my insurance?
Dr. Litman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 535-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Litman accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Litman in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Sunrise Community Health
Sutter Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Litman's office located?
What is Dr. Litman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Litman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124100110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Litman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Litman
What is Dr. Vanessa Litman's specialty?
Dr. Litman is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Oakland, CA.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Vanessa Litman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Litman is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vanessa Litman accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Litman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vanessa Litman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Litman's office at (510) 535-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Litman?
Please contact Dr. Litman's office at (510) 535-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vanessa Litman have?
Dr. Vanessa Litman is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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