35 Years of Experience
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. 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 and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westphal’s office at (831) 462-7625.
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 a Specialist like Dr. Westphal typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Westphal accept my insurance?
Dr. Westphal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 462-7625 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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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) 462-7625
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.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Westphal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westphal is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula 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
When to see a Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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) 462-7625 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) 462-7625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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