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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ellington, Surgeon in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Amanda Ellington, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ellington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellington’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellington’s office at (337) 494-4868.
What languages does Dr. Ellington speak?
Dr. Ellington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ellington treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Ellington 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. Ellington. 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.
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
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:
- Breast Lump in Right Breast Overlapping Quadrants
- Lump in Left Breast (Multiple Areas)
- Breast Disease
- Lump in right breast multiple areas
- Right breast mass overlapping
- Palpable mass right breast
- Mass in left breast multiple quadrants
- Left breast lump overlapping areas
- Nodule in left breast widespread
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6315: Unspecified lump in the right breast, overlapping quadrants
- N6325: Unspecified lump in the left breast, overlapping quadrants
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
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:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Which procedures does Dr. Ellington perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Amanda Ellington may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ellington's office.
Does Dr. Ellington accept my insurance?
Dr. Ellington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 494-4868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ellington accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Ellington in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ellington's office located?
Dr. Amanda Ellington's Primary Practice
2770 3rd Ave Ste 120
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-4868
Dr. Amanda Ellington's Practice 2
1000 W Pinhook Rd Ste 310
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 232-8820
What is Dr. Ellington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ellington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023219110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ellington
What is Dr. Amanda Ellington's specialty?
Dr. Ellington is a Surgeon near Lake Charles, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Ellington to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amanda Ellington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ellington is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area 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 Amanda Ellington accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Amanda Ellington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amanda Ellington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ellington's office at (337) 494-4868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amanda Ellington?
Please contact Dr. Ellington's office at (337) 494-4868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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