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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prabhakaran, Surgical Oncologist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Sangeetha Prabhakaran, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Prabhakaran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prabhakaran’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prabhakaran’s office at (505) 272-4946.
What languages does Dr. Prabhakaran speak?
Dr. Prabhakaran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Prabhakaran typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Prabhakaran 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. Prabhakaran. 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
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of 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:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Prabhakaran typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Prabhakaran 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. Prabhakaran. 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:
- 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
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. Prabhakaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Prabhakaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-4946 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prabhakaran accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Prabhakaran in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Prabhakaran's office located?
Dr. Sangeetha Prabhakaran's Primary Practice
1201 Camino de Salud NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 272-4946
What is Dr. Prabhakaran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prabhakaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972766160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prabhakaran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prabhakaran
What is Dr. Sangeetha Prabhakaran's specialty?
Dr. Prabhakaran is a Surgical Oncologist near Albuquerque, NM.
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. Sangeetha Prabhakaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prabhakaran is affiliated with Christus Health, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm 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 Sangeetha Prabhakaran accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Sangeetha Prabhakaran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sangeetha Prabhakaran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prabhakaran's office at (505) 272-4946 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sangeetha Prabhakaran?
Please contact Dr. Prabhakaran's office at (505) 272-4946 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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