Dr. Carrie Bradford, MD
Palos Heights, IL
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bradford, Cytopathologist in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Carrie Bradford, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in Palos Heights, IL. She is board certified. Dr. Bradford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bradford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bradford’s office at (708) 923-5076.
Is Dr. Bradford board certified as a Cytopathologist?
Yes, Dr. Carrie Bradford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Bradford speak?
Dr. Bradford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Bradford typically treat?
As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Bradford 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. Bradford. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bronchopneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung infection
- Bronchial pneumonia
- Lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J180: Bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Pleurisy
- Pleural Disorder
- Pleuritis
- Inflammation of lung lining
- Pleural inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R091: Pleurisy
Also known as:
- Stomach Ulcer
- Peptic Ulcer
- Gastric ulcer
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach
- Stomach sore
ICD-10 Codes:
- K259: Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
What procedures does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Bradford typically perform?
As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Bradford 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. Bradford. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Bradford accept my insurance?
Dr. Bradford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 923-5076 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bradford accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Bradford in Palos Heights, IL 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 Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bradford's office located?
Dr. Carrie Bradford's Primary Practice
12251 S 80th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 923-5076
What is Dr. Bradford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bradford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346403664.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bradford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bradford
What is Dr. Carrie Bradford's specialty?
Dr. Bradford is a Cytopathologist near Palos Heights, IL.
What does a Cytopathologist do?
A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists.
Is this Dr. Carrie Bradford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bradford is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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 Carrie Bradford accepting new patients in Palos Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Carrie Bradford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carrie Bradford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bradford's office at (708) 923-5076 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carrie Bradford?
Please contact Dr. Bradford's office at (708) 923-5076 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carrie Bradford have?
Dr. Carrie Bradford is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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