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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Shek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shek’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Shek typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- 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
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
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
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shek typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Shek 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. 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. 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
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
All Other Third Party
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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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.
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. Derek Shek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shek is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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