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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gamble, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Alexander Gamble, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. Dr. Gamble is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gamble’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gamble’s office.
What languages does Dr. Gamble speak?
Dr. Gamble and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Gamble typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Gamble 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. Gamble. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
- R52: Pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Gamble typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Gamble 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. Gamble. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Gamble accept my insurance?
Dr. Gamble accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gamble accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Gamble in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gamble's office located?
What is Dr. Gamble's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gamble's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528389681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gamble?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gamble
What is Dr. Alexander Gamble's specialty?
Dr. Gamble is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Stanford, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Alexander Gamble affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gamble 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexander Gamble accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Gamble is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Gamble offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gamble's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Gamble?
Please contact Dr. Gamble's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Stanford, CA 94305