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Who is Dr. Shek, Internist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Derek Shek, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shek’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shek’s office at (510) 454-1000.
Is Dr. Shek board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Shek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shek speak?
Dr. Shek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shek treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shek 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. Shek. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Left Lung
- Cancer Spread to Mediastinum
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Right Lung Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Metastatic Cancer in Left Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Left Lung
- Left Lung Metastasis
- Metastatic Mediastinal Cancer
- Secondary Tumor in Mediastinum
- Mediastinal Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3481: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
- C7802: Secondary malignant neoplasm of left lung
- C781: Secondary malignant neoplasm of mediastinum
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
- Chest Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
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:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C495: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of pelvis
Also known as:
- Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
Also known as:
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
Which procedures does Dr. Shek perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Shek 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. Shek's office.
Does Dr. Shek accept my insurance?
Dr. Shek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 454-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shek accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Shek in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
Samaritan Health Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shek's office located?
What is Dr. Shek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154448587.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shek
What is Dr. Derek Shek's specialty?
Dr. Shek is a Internist near San Leandro, 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. Shek to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Derek Shek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shek is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: San Leandro Medical Center, Fremont Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente - Oakland Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Derek Shek accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Shek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Shek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shek's office at (510) 454-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Shek?
Please contact Dr. Shek's office at (510) 454-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Shek have?
Dr. Derek Shek is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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