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Dr. Kate Preston, MD

Flagstaff, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Preston, Surgeon in Flagstaff, AZ?

    Dr. Kate Preston, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Flagstaff, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Preston is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Preston’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Preston’s office at (928) 204-4180.

    What languages does Dr. Preston speak?

    Dr. Preston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Preston typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Preston 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. Preston. 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:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Central Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Left female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central left female breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Preston typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Preston 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. Preston. 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
    • 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:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Does Dr. Preston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Preston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 204-4180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Preston accept in Flagstaff, AZ?

    Dr. Preston in Flagstaff, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • IASIS Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • State of Arizona

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Preston's office located?

    Dr. Kate Preston's Primary Practice

    77 W Forest Ave Ste 201

    Flagstaff, AZ 86001

    (928) 204-4180

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    Dr. Kate Preston's Practice 2

    3700 W Highway 89A Ste B

    Sedona, AZ 86336

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    Dr. Kate Preston's Practice 3

    1200 N Beaver St

    Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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    What hospitals are Dr. Preston affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Preston has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Preston's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Preston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265692982.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Preston?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Preston

    What is Dr. Kate Preston's specialty?

    Dr. Preston is a Surgeon near Flagstaff, AZ.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Kate Preston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Preston is affiliated with Flagstaff Medical Center, Verde Valley Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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 Dr. Kate Preston accepting new patients in Flagstaff, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Kate Preston is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kate Preston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Preston's office at (928) 204-4180 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kate Preston?

    Please contact Dr. Preston's office at (928) 204-4180 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Preston's office located?

    Dr. Preston's offices are located in Flagstaff, AZ and Sedona, AZ.