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. 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 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 as a 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 a Hematologist like Dr. Shanafelt typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Hairy Cell Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- Leukemia
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- HCL Leukemia in Remission
- Leukemic Reticuloendotheliosis in Remission
- Hairy Cell Cancer in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
- C9141: Hairy cell leukemia, in 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:
- 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)
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Shanafelt typically perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Shanafelt 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Hematologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Tait Shanafelt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanafelt is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 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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