Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lafemina, Surgeon in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Jennifer Lafemina, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lafemina completed her residency at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital. Dr. Lafemina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafemina’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafemina’s office at (508) 334-5274.
Where did Dr. Lafemina go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Residency: Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
What languages does Dr. Lafemina speak?
Dr. Lafemina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lafemina treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Lafemina 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. Lafemina. 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.
Also known as:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
What procedures does Dr. Lafemina perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Lafemina 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. Lafemina. 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.
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Lafemina accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafemina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 334-5274 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafemina accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Lafemina in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Compassionate Care Hospice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Liberty HealthShare
Medicare
Network Health
SGS North America Inc
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UMass Memorial Health Care
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Where is Dr. Lafemina's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Lafemina's Primary Practice
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
(508) 334-5274
What is Dr. Lafemina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafemina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598713570.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafemina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafemina
What is Dr. Jennifer Lafemina's specialty?
Dr. Lafemina is a Surgeon near Worcester, MA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Lafemina to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Lafemina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lafemina is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jennifer Lafemina accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Lafemina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Lafemina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lafemina's office at (508) 334-5274 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Lafemina?
Please contact Dr. Lafemina's office at (508) 334-5274 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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