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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cairns, Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ashley Cairns, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Cairns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cairns’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cairns’s office at (713) 792-6161.
What languages does Dr. Cairns speak?
Dr. Cairns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Cairns typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Cairns 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. Cairns. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
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:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Posture
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Poor Posture
- Postural Imbalance
- Stooped Posture
ICD-10 Codes:
- R293: Abnormal posture
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Cairns typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Cairns 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. Cairns. 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:
- 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 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. Cairns accept my insurance?
Dr. Cairns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 792-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cairns accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Cairns in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
WakeMed
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Where is Dr. Cairns' office located?
What is Dr. Cairns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cairns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295295251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cairns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cairns
What is Dr. Ashley Cairns's specialty?
Dr. Cairns is a Surgeon near Houston, TX.
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 this Dr. Ashley Cairns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cairns is affiliated with Wakemed Cary Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus 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 Ashley Cairns accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ashley Cairns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashley Cairns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cairns's office at (713) 792-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashley Cairns?
Please contact Dr. Cairns's office at (713) 792-6161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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