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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Herrera, Hematologist in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Alex Herrera, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Herrera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herrera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herrera’s office at (626) 256-4673.
What languages does Dr. Herrera speak?
Dr. Herrera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Herrera treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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:
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin Lymphoma (Multiple Lymph Nodes)
- Hodgkin's Disease', 'Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Reed-Sternberg Lymphoma
- NSHL widespread', 'Nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's disease in many lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8190: Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
- C8170: Other Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8118: Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8192: Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, intrathoracic lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does Dr. Herrera perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume Test (Gas Dilution)
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Pulmonary function test (gas dilution)
- Gas washout lung test
- Lung capacity test
- Spirometry with gas dilution
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94727: Gas dilution or washout for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, distribution of ventilation and closing volumes
Also known as:
- Stem Cell Donor Search and Acquisition Management
- Bone marrow donor search
- Hematopoietic stem cell procurement
- Stem cell transplant coordination
CPT Codes:
- 38204: Management of recipient hematopoietic progenitor cell donor search and cell acquisition
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
Does Dr. Herrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Herrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herrera accept in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Herrera in Duarte, 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
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Herrera's office located?
What is Dr. Herrera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275761553.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herrera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herrera
What is Dr. Alex Herrera's specialty?
Dr. Herrera is a Hematologist near Duarte, CA. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Herrera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alex Herrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Herrera is affiliated with City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA 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 Alex Herrera accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Herrera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Herrera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Herrera?
Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (626) 256-4673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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