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Dr. Christina Marie Paluskievicz, MD
Baltimore, MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paluskievicz, Surgical Oncologist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Christina Marie Paluskievicz, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Paluskievicz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paluskievicz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paluskievicz’s office at (667) 214-1718.
What languages does Dr. Paluskievicz speak?
Dr. Paluskievicz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Paluskievicz typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Paluskievicz 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. Paluskievicz. 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:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- 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
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Disease
- Breast infection with pus
- Nipple abscess
- Mammary abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- N611: Abscess of the breast and nipple
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast conditions
- Fibrocystic changes left breast
- Left mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Paluskievicz typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Paluskievicz 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. Paluskievicz. 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:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Does Dr. Paluskievicz accept my insurance?
Dr. Paluskievicz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (667) 214-1718 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paluskievicz accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Paluskievicz in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Riverside Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Paluskievicz's office located?
Dr. Christina Marie Paluskievicz's Primary Practice
419 W Redwood St Ste 300
Baltimore, MD 21201
(667) 214-1718
What is Dr. Paluskievicz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paluskievicz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073976924.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paluskievicz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paluskievicz
What is Dr. Christina Marie Paluskievicz's specialty?
Dr. Paluskievicz is a Surgical Oncologist near Baltimore, MD.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Christina Marie Paluskievicz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paluskievicz is affiliated with Ummc Midtown Campus, Tidalhealth Nanticoke which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Christina Marie Paluskievicz accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Christina Marie Paluskievicz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christina Marie Paluskievicz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paluskievicz's office at (667) 214-1718 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christina Marie Paluskievicz?
Please contact Dr. Paluskievicz's office at (667) 214-1718 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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