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Dr. Allyson Spence, MD, PHD
Stanford, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spence, Medical Oncologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Allyson Spence, MD, PHD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Spence is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spence’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spence’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Is Dr. Spence board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Allyson Spence, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Spence speak?
Dr. Spence and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Spence typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Spence 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. Spence. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Spence typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Allyson Spence may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Spence's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Spence accept my insurance?
Dr. Spence 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. Spence accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Spence in Stanford, 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
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Spence's office located?
What is Dr. Spence's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023301074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spence?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spence
What is Dr. Allyson Spence's specialty?
Dr. Spence is a Medical Oncologist near Stanford, CA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Allyson Spence affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spence is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 Allyson Spence accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Allyson Spence is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allyson Spence offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spence's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allyson Spence?
Please contact Dr. Spence's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Allyson Spence have?
Dr. Allyson Spence is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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