16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Haghighat, Medical Oncologist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Peyman Haghighat, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Haghighat graduated from St George',s University and completed his residency at Med College Georgia. Dr. Haghighat is fluent in English, French, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Haghighat’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Haghighat’s office at (208) 381-2782.
Where did Dr. Haghighat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Residency: Med College Georgia
Medical School: St George',s University | St George',s University
Is Dr. Haghighat board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Peyman Haghighat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Haghighat speak?
Dr. Haghighat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Haghighat typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Haghighat 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. Haghighat. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Haghighat typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Haghighat 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. Haghighat. 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:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Haghighat accept my insurance?
Dr. Haghighat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 381-2782 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Haghighat accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Haghighat in Santa Cruz, 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 Cross of Idaho Health Service
Cambia Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
PacificSource
State of Idaho
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Haghighat's office located?
Dr. Peyman Haghighat's Primary Practice
1595 Soquel Dr Ste 350
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(208) 381-2782
What is Dr. Haghighat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Haghighat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558576496.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Haghighat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Haghighat
What is Dr. Peyman Haghighat's specialty?
Dr. Haghighat is a Medical Oncologist near Santa Cruz, CA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Peyman Haghighat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Haghighat is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center, St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer 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 Peyman Haghighat accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peyman Haghighat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peyman Haghighat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Haghighat's office at (208) 381-2782 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peyman Haghighat?
Please contact Dr. Haghighat's office at (208) 381-2782 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peyman Haghighat have?
Dr. Peyman Haghighat is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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