Dr. Tait Shanafelt, MD
Stanford, CA
21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shanafelt, Hematologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Tait Shanafelt, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shanafelt completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shanafelt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanafelt’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. Shanafelt’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Shanafelt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co
Is Dr. Shanafelt board certified in Hematologist?
Yes, Dr. Tait Shanafelt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shanafelt speak?
Dr. Shanafelt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shanafelt treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Shanafelt 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. Shanafelt. 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:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Hairy Cell Leukemia in Remission
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- Leukemia
- Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- HCL Leukemia in Remission
- Leukemic Reticuloendotheliosis in Remission
- Hairy Cell Cancer in Remission
- HCL
- Leukemic reticuloendotheliosis
- B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
- C9141: Hairy cell leukemia, in remission
- C9140: Hairy cell leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Other Lymphoid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Unspecified lymphoid leukemia
- Atypical lymphoid leukemia
- Rare lymphoid leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C91Z0: Other lymphoid leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Small B-cell Lymphoma
- B-cell Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
- SLL
- B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- B-NHL
- Lymphatic Cancer
- B-cell Lymphosarcoma
- Lymphosarcoma
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8300: Small cell B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8510: Unspecified B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8580: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lymphocytosis
- Blood Disorder
- High lymphocyte count
- Elevated lymphocytes
- Lymphocyte increase
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72820: Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- T-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia in Relapse
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- T-PLL relapse
- Recurrent T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia
- Prolymphocytic leukemia relapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9162: Prolymphocytic leukemia of T-cell type, in relapse
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Which procedures does Dr. Shanafelt perform as a Hematologist?
As a Hematologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tait Shanafelt may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shanafelt's office.
Does Dr. Shanafelt accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanafelt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanafelt accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Shanafelt in Stanford, 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 Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shanafelt's office located?
What is Dr. Shanafelt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanafelt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295712677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanafelt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanafelt
What is Dr. Tait Shanafelt's specialty?
Dr. Shanafelt is a Hematologist near Stanford, CA. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Shanafelt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tait Shanafelt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanafelt 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 Tait Shanafelt accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tait Shanafelt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tait Shanafelt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanafelt's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tait Shanafelt?
Please contact Dr. Shanafelt's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tait Shanafelt have?
Dr. Tait Shanafelt is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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