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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. Dr. Higashiyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higashiyama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higashiyama’s office at (323) 783-4516.
What languages does Dr. Higashiyama speak?
Dr. Higashiyama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Higashiyama typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
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:
- 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Higashiyama typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Higashiyama 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Sample
- Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 38221: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies)
Does Dr. Higashiyama accept my insurance?
Dr. Higashiyama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-4516 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
(323) 783-4516
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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
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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 (323) 783-4516 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 (323) 783-4516 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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