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Dr. Shagufta Shaheen, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shaheen, Medical Oncologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Shagufta Shaheen, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shaheen is fluent in English and Kashmiri, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaheen’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaheen’s office at (650) 498-6000.

    Is Dr. Shaheen board certified as a Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Shagufta Shaheen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shaheen speak?

    Dr. Shaheen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Kashmiri

    What conditions does Dr. Shaheen treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Shaheen 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. Shaheen. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Secondary Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Other benign neuroendocrine growths
    • Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors
    • Malignant NET
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer
    • NET Cancer
    • Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Spread NET
    • Secondary NET

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors
    • C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
    • C7B8: Other secondary neuroendocrine tumors

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ileum Carcinoid Tumor
    • Carcinoid Tumor
    • Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Ileal Carcinoid
    • Malignant Ileum Tumor
    • Small Bowel NET

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7A012: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the ileum

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Esophageal Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    What procedures does Dr. Shaheen perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Shaheen 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. Shaheen. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Shaheen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shaheen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shaheen accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Shaheen 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shaheen's office located?

    Dr. Shagufta Shaheen's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 498-6000

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    Dr. Shagufta Shaheen's Practice 2

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    What is Dr. Shaheen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shaheen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659529089.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaheen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaheen

    What is Dr. Shagufta Shaheen's specialty?

    Dr. Shaheen is a Medical Oncologist near Stanford, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Shaheen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shagufta Shaheen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shaheen is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz 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 Shagufta Shaheen accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shagufta Shaheen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shagufta Shaheen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shaheen's office at (650) 498-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shagufta Shaheen?

    Please contact Dr. Shaheen's office at (650) 498-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shagufta Shaheen have?

    Dr. Shagufta Shaheen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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