Physician Profile
Merry L. Tetef, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tetef
Merry L. Tetef, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Laguna Hills, CA specializing in hematology & oncology. Medicare claims data shows Merry provided 11,044 services to 1,313 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, injection, fulvestrant (fresenius kabi) not therapeutically equivalent to j9395, 25 mg, and injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (949) 458-8252
- Email not available
Practice Locations
24302 PASEO DE VALENCIA STE 200
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Endocrine Cancers
- Thyroid cancer
Endocrine tumors
- Neuroendocrine 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
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Head & Neck Cancers
- Oral cancer
Head and neck cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
Neurologic Cancers
- Brain tumor
Oncologic emergencies
- High calcium from cancer
Ophthalmologic oncology
- Melanoma of the eye
Skin cancer
- Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
- Melanoma
Urologic Cancers
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Biopsies & Diagnostics
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Lumbar puncture
- Lymph Node Biopsy
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
- PET Scan
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
11,044 services · 1,313 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
122 |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
217 |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
129 |
| Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96402 |
125 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
108 |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour | Treatment | 96361 |
55 |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
44 |
| Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96417 |
34 |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
6,420 |
| Injection, fulvestrant (fresenius kabi) not therapeutically equivalent to j9395, 25 mg | Drug given | J9394 |
1,220 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Other cancer specialists in Laguna Hills 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Merry L. Tetef's specialty?
Merry L. Tetef is a cancer specialist in Laguna Hills, 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 Merry L. Tetef?
Merry L. Tetef is listed at 24302 Paseo de Valencia Ste 200, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Merry L. Tetef?
The number on file is (949) 458-8252. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Merry L. Tetef?
Merry L. Tetef's National Provider Identifier is 1194784785. 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
How much experience does Merry L. Tetef have?
Merry L. Tetef has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Merry L. Tetef known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Merry L. Tetef performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; 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 Merry L. Tetef's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Merry L. Tetef. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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