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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tun, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Sandy Tun, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tun is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tun’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tun’s office.
What languages does Dr. Tun speak?
Dr. Tun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Tun typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Tun 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. Tun. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Tun typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sandy Tun may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Tun's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tun accept my insurance?
Dr. Tun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tun accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Tun in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other TPA
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tun's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tun affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tun has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CARanked in 6 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus,Berkeley, CA
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus,Berkeley, CA
What is Dr. Tun's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508209750.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tun
What is Dr. Sandy Tun's specialty?
Dr. Tun is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Oakland, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is Dr. Sandy Tun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tun is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Sandy Tun accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sandy Tun is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sandy Tun offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tun's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sandy Tun?
Please contact Dr. Tun's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Tun's office located?
Dr. Tun's offices are located in Oakland, CA, Castro Valley, CA, and Palo Alto, CA.
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