Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peng, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Dean Peng, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Peng graduated from Shanghai School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Medical Oncology; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Peng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peng’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peng’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Peng go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Medical Oncology; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Albert Einstein Medical Center Program
Medical School: Shanghai First Med Coll- Shanghai- (Natl Shanghai M C) | Shanghai School Of Medicine | Shanghai School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Peng board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dean Peng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Peng speak?
Dr. Peng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Peng typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Peng 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. Peng. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer in Lymph Nodes
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C779: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph node, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Peng typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dean Peng 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. Peng's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Peng accept my insurance?
Dr. Peng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peng accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Peng in San Diego, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Quest
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Peng's office located?
What is Dr. Peng's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235298811.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peng?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peng
What is Dr. Dean Peng's specialty?
Dr. Peng is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Dean Peng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peng is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dean Peng accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dean Peng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dean Peng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peng's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dean Peng?
Please contact Dr. Peng's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Peng have?
Dr. Dean Peng is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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