Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mukhtar, Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mukhtar?
Dr. Rita Mukhtar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mukhtar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Breast Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Mukhtar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Mukhtar speak?
Dr. Mukhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Mukhtar typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Mukhtar 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. Mukhtar. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left 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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Mukhtar typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Mukhtar 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. Mukhtar. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Does Dr. Mukhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Mukhtar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mukhtar accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Mukhtar in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Chinese Community Health Plan
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mukhtar's office located?
Dr. Rita Mukhtar's Primary Practice
513 Parnassus Ave # S321
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-7070
What hospitals are Dr. Mukhtar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mukhtar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mukhtar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mukhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316113848.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mukhtar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mukhtar