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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Westphal, Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Kenneth Westphal, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Westphal completed his residency at Letterman Army Med Center. Dr. Westphal is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westphal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westphal’s office at (831) 462-7700.
Where did Dr. Westphal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Letterman Army Med Center
What languages does Dr. Westphal speak?
Dr. Westphal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Westphal treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Westphal 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. Westphal. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Disease
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous colon growth
- Colon adenoma
- Benign colon tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D126: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Colon
- Colonic Disease
- Indeterminate colon mass
- Colon tumor of unknown nature
- Colon neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D374: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of colon
Also known as:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
- UC
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
- K5140: Inflammatory polyps of colon without complications
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:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Noninflammatory Uterine Disorder
- Uterine Disease
- Uterine Problems
- Womb Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- N859: Noninflammatory disorder of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Pregnancy Tissue
- Unusual pregnancy tissue
- Abnormal fetal development
- Non-molar abnormal conception
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0289: Other abnormal products of conception
Also known as:
- Endometriosis
- Endometrial implants
- Endometrial tissue outside uterus
- Retrograde menstruation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N809: Endometriosis, unspecified
Does Dr. Westphal accept my insurance?
Dr. Westphal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 462-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Westphal accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Westphal in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Complete Care
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Westphal's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Westphal's Primary Practice
1555 Soquel Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 462-7700
What is Dr. Westphal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westphal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669545174.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westphal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westphal
What is Dr. Kenneth Westphal's specialty?
Dr. Westphal is a Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA. Contact Dr. Westphal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Westphal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westphal is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz, Mills-Peninsula 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Kenneth Westphal accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Westphal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Westphal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westphal's office at (831) 462-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Westphal?
Please contact Dr. Westphal's office at (831) 462-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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