
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simpson, Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Daniel Simpson, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Simpson graduated from UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego. Dr. Simpson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simpson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simpson’s office.
Where did Dr. Simpson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Radiation Oncologist | Assistant Professor of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences
What languages does Dr. Simpson speak?
Dr. Simpson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Simpson typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson. 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:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
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
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Simpson typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Simpson may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Simpson accept my insurance?
Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Simpson in La Jolla, 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
Centene Corporation
HealthRight Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Simpson's office located?
What is Dr. Simpson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simpson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689974883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simpson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simpson
What is Dr. Daniel Simpson's specialty?
Dr. Simpson is a Radiation Oncologist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Daniel Simpson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simpson is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Daniel Simpson accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Simpson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Simpson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Simpson?
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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