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Dr. Gregory Heestand, MD

Templeton, CA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heestand, Medical Oncologist in Templeton, CA?

    Dr. Gregory Heestand, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Templeton, 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. Heestand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heestand’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. Heestand’s office at (650) 498-6000.

    Is Dr. Heestand board certified in Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Heestand, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Heestand speak?

    Dr. Heestand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Heestand treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Heestand 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. Heestand. 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:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Ampullary Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
    • Biliary Cancer
    • Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
    • Cancer of the ampulla of Vater
    • Malignant neoplasm of ampulla of Vater
    • Ampulla of Vater carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
    • C240: Malignant neoplasm of extrahepatic bile duct
    • C241: Malignant neoplasm of ampulla of Vater

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma
    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
    • Cancer of Pancreas Tail

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • C252: Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Colon Cancer
    • Ascending Colon Cancer
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Colorectal Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
    • Stomach Tumor
    • Stomach Carcinoma
    • Cardia Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
    • C160: Malignant neoplasm of cardia

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Cancer
    • Gallbladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Gallbladder Carcinoma
    • Malignant Gallbladder Tumor
    • Biliary Tract Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C23: Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Esophageal Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Cancer
    • Intestinal Cancer
    • Small Intestine Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Duodenal Cancer
    • Small Bowel Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Duodenum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C170: Malignant neoplasm of duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Malignant NET
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer
    • NET Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors

    Also known as:

    • Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
    • Cancer
    • Malignant tumor
    • Neoplasm
    • Cancer of unknown primary

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Which procedures does Dr. Heestand perform as a Medical Oncologist?

    As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gregory Heestand may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heestand's office.

    Does Dr. Heestand accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heestand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heestand accept in Templeton, CA?

    Dr. Heestand in Templeton, 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

    • AllCare Health Plan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Heestand's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Heestand's Primary Practice

    1310 Las Tablas Rd Ste 204

    Templeton, CA 93465

    (650) 498-6000

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    Dr. Gregory Heestand's Practice 2

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr Ste 2335

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Gregory Heestand's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    What is Dr. Heestand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Heestand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770568867.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heestand?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heestand

    What is Dr. Gregory Heestand's specialty?

    Dr. Heestand is a Medical Oncologist near Templeton, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Heestand to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gregory Heestand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heestand is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

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    Is Gregory Heestand accepting new patients in Templeton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Heestand is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Heestand offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heestand's office at (650) 498-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Heestand?

    Please contact Dr. Heestand's office at (650) 498-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Heestand have?

    Dr. Gregory Heestand is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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