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- 500 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
About Dr. Sherman
Based in Walnut Creek, CA, Michael P. Sherman, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under hematology & oncology. Michael graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1994. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 294,991 services to 2,595 patients. The services billed most often include injection, levoleucovorin, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg, and injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use). NPI 1164643359 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (925) 939-9610
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 LENNON LN
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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
Biopsies & Diagnostics
Cancer care
Pain & wellness
Most searched procedures
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
294,991 services · 2,595 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
493 | More than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
972 | More than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
709 | More than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
575 | More than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96367 |
191 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
183 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, levoleucovorin, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg | Drug given | J0641 |
75,892 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg | Drug given | J1439 |
56,250 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | Drug given | J0881 |
55,200 | More than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
35,940 | More 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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Walnut Creek 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sherman's specialty?
Dr. Sherman is a cancer specialist in Walnut Creek, 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 Dr. Sherman?
Dr. Sherman is listed at 500 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sherman?
The number on file is (925) 939-9610. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sherman?
Dr. Sherman's National Provider Identifier is 1164643359. 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 Dr. Sherman's medical education?
Dr. Sherman attended State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sherman have?
Dr. Sherman has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sherman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sherman performs imaging including nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and injection of additional new drug or substance into vein, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sherman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sherman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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