Dr. Norman Lacayo, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lacayo, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Norman Lacayo, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Lacayo graduated from University of California, completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Pediatrics, and is currently affiliated with Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford Heme. Dr. Lacayo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lacayo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lacayo’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Where did Dr. Lacayo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
What languages does Dr. Lacayo speak?
Dr. Lacayo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Lacayo typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Lacayo 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. Lacayo. 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:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Blood Cancer in remission
- Leukemia remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9501: Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, in remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Lacayo typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Lacayo 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. Lacayo. 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:
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Marrow Aspiration
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Test
- Bone Marrow Sample
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38220: Diagnostic bone marrow; aspiration(s)
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Pentamidine Inhalation Treatment
- Pentamidine Aerosol Therapy
- PCP Prevention Inhalation
- Lung Infection Inhalation
CPT Codes:
- 94642: Aerosol inhalation of pentamidine for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia treatment or prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Lacayo accept my insurance?
Dr. Lacayo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lacayo accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Lacayo in Palo Alto, 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
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lacayo's office located?
Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford Heme
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8000
Recognitions
Publications
Development and validation of a single-cell network profiling assay
, 2013
Prognostic features in acute megakaryoblastic leukemia in children without Down syndrome
, 2013
AKT Sigling as a Novel Factor Associated with In Vitro Resistance of Human AML to Gemtuzumab
, 2013
Massive evolution of the immunoglobulin heavy chain locus
, 2012
Assessing sigling pathways associated with in vitro resistance to cytotoxic agents in AML
, 2012
Circular Rs Are the Predomint Transcript Isoform from Hundreds of Human Genes in Diverse Cell Types
, 2012
Dorsolateral Midbrain MRI Abnormalities
, 2011
A pilot study of an online cognitive rehabilitation program for executive function skills
, 2011
Minimal residual disease-directed therapy for childhood acute myeloid leukaemia
, 2010
Phase I Study of Valspodar
, 2010
Prevalence and prognostic significance of KIT mutations in pediatric patients with core binding
, 2010
WT1 Expression at Diagnosis Does Not Predict Survival in Pediatric AML
, 2009
Speeding the Flow Toward Persolized Therapy in Childhood Acute Leukemia
, 2009
Molecular inversion probes reveal patterns of 9p21 deletion
, 2009
Genomics of childhood leukemias: The virtue of complexity
, 2008
Tissue microarrays from bone marrow aspirates for high
, 2008
Acute leukemia in children
, 2008
The incidence and clinical significance of nucleophosmin mutations in childhood AML
, 2007
Differential gene expression patterns and interaction networks in BCR-ABL
, 2007
CpG island methylator phenotype and childhood leukemia
, 2006
Low or absent SPARC expression in acute myeloid leukemia with MLL rearrangements is
, 2006
Randomized use of cyclosporin A (CsA) to modulate P-glycoprotein in children with AML in remission
, 2006
Gene expression profiling and FLT3 status correlate with outcome in de novo acute myeloid leukemia
, 2005
Gene expression profiles at diagnosis
, 2004
Modulation of resistance to idarubicin by the cyclosporin PSC 833
, 2003
Preferential expression of a mutant allele of the amplified MDR1
, 2002
Pharmacokinetic interactions of cyclosporine with etoposide
, 2002
Mitoxantrone, etoposide
, 2000
Loss of cyclosporin
, 2000
Multidrug-resistant human sarcoma cells with a mutant P-glycoprotein, altered phenotype
, 1997
What is Dr. Lacayo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lacayo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770648586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lacayo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lacayo
What is Dr. Norman Lacayo's specialty?
Dr. Lacayo is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist do?
A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers.
Is this Dr. Norman Lacayo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lacayo is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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 Norman Lacayo accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Norman Lacayo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Norman Lacayo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lacayo's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Norman Lacayo?
Please contact Dr. Lacayo's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford Heme
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304