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- 601 S Sherman St, Spokane, WA 99202
About Dr. Head
Lia S. Head, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Spokane, WA specializing in hematology & oncology. Lia trained at University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. Lia is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Lia provided 65,189 services to 1,628 patients. The services billed most often include injection, filgrastim-ayow, biosimilar, (releuko), 1 microgram, injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg, and low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml. This provider record is associated with NPI 1043674161.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (509) 228-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 S SHERMAN ST
Spokane, WA 99202
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
Blood & Lymph Disorders
Blood Cancers
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
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
General oncology
Genetic Blood Disorders
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
Ophthalmologic oncology
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Biopsies & Diagnostics
Blood disorder care
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
Consultations
Diagnostic testing
Hematology Treatments
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional oncology
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
Vascular access care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
65,189 services · 1,628 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
514 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
138 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
81 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
76 | 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 chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
244 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
223 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour | Treatment | 96361 |
91 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96417 |
76 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J9271 |
15,602 | 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.
Other cancer specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other cancer specialists in Spokane 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Lia S. Head's specialty?
Lia S. Head is a cancer specialist in Spokane, WA. 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 Lia S. Head?
Lia S. Head is listed at 601 S Sherman St, Spokane, WA 99202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Lia S. Head?
The number on file is (509) 228-1000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lia S. Head?
Lia S. Head's National Provider Identifier is 1043674161. 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 Lia S. Head's education?
Lia S. Head attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lia S. Head have?
Lia S. Head has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Lia S. Head known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Lia S. Head performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and ct scan of chest with contrast; provides treatments such as injection of additional new drug or substance into vein 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
Is Lia S. Head's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lia S. Head. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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