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- 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Suite 200, Greenbrae, CA 94904
About Dr. Metzger
Based in Greenbrae, CA, Alex S. Metzger, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under hematology & oncology. Alex graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Alex cared for 1,223 Medicare patients across 35,115 services. The services billed most often include injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use), injection, denosumab, 1 mg, and injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units. NPI 1821070590 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (415) 925-5000
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Practice Locations
1350 S ELISEO DR SUITE 200
Greenbrae, CA 94904
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
- Cancer That Has Spread
Blood & Lymph Disorders
- Enlarged spleen
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Blood Cancers
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
- Bone tumors
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
General oncology
- Cancer of unknown primary
Genetic Blood Disorders
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
Gynecologic cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
- Oral cancer
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
- High calcium from cancer
Ophthalmologic oncology
- Melanoma of the eye
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
- Melanoma
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Biopsies & Diagnostics
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Lumbar puncture
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Cancer care
- Cancer symptom support
Pain & wellness
Most searched procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Blood disorder care
- Blood Exchange Transfusion
- Photopheresis
Cancer Therapies
- Hormone Therapy For Cancer
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
- CAR-T Therapy
- Stem Cell Transplant
Consultations
- Cancer Survivorship Care Plan
- Clinical Trial Screening
- Second Opinion For Cancer
Diagnostic testing
- Circulating tumor cell test
Hematology Treatments
- Blood Clot Management
- Plasmapheresis
- PRP Injection
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
Imaging
Infusions
- Clotting Factor Replacement
- Iron Infusion
- IV fluids
- IVIG Infusion
Interventional oncology
- Radiofrequency ablation
- TACE Chemoembolization
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Cancer Tumor Profiling
- Liquid Biopsy
Vascular access care
- Chemo port check
- Chemo Port Flush And Maintenance
- PICC line dressing change
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
35,115 services · 1,223 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
332 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
321 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
274 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96402 |
223 | More than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
163 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access drug delivery device | Treatment | 96523 |
156 | More than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96401 |
133 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96417 |
123 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
37 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
6,720 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alex S. Metzger's specialty?
Alex S. Metzger is a cancer specialist in Greenbrae, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Hematology & Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alex S. Metzger?
Alex S. Metzger is listed at 1350 S Eliseo Dr Suite 200, Greenbrae, CA 94904. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alex S. Metzger?
The number on file is (415) 925-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Alex S. Metzger's NPI number?
Alex S. Metzger's National Provider Identifier is 1821070590. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Alex S. Metzger's education?
Alex S. Metzger attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alex S. Metzger been practicing?
Alex S. Metzger has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alex S. Metzger known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alex S. Metzger provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alex S. Metzger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alex S. Metzger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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