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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higashiyama, Internist in Anaheim, CA?
Dr. Nicole Higashiyama is an Internist, who primarily practices in Anaheim, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Higashiyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higashiyama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higashiyama’s office at (888) 988-2800.
What languages does Dr. Higashiyama speak?
Dr. Higashiyama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Higashiyama treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Higashiyama 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. Higashiyama. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer in Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C779: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph node, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Secondary Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Spread NET
- Secondary NET
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7B8: Other secondary neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Beta Thalassemia
- Thalassemia
- Beta thalassemia
- Beta-thalassemia major', 'Cooley's anemia
- Thalassemia intermedia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D561: Beta thalassemia
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C168: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomach
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Higashiyama perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nicole Higashiyama may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Higashiyama's office.
Does Dr. Higashiyama accept my insurance?
Dr. Higashiyama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 988-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higashiyama accept in Anaheim, CA?
Dr. Higashiyama in Anaheim, 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
City of Los Angeles
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Higashiyama's office located?
Dr. Nicole Higashiyama's Primary Practice
3430 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806
(888) 988-2800
What is Dr. Higashiyama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higashiyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609294024.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higashiyama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higashiyama
What is Dr. Nicole Higashiyama's specialty?
Dr. Higashiyama is a Internist near Anaheim, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Higashiyama to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nicole Higashiyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higashiyama is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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 Nicole Higashiyama accepting new patients in Anaheim, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicole Higashiyama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicole Higashiyama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higashiyama's office at (888) 988-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicole Higashiyama?
Please contact Dr. Higashiyama's office at (888) 988-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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