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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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Shaheen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Other benign neuroendocrine growths
- Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Shaheen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shaheen's office located?
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.
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. 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, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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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