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Dr. Mediget Teshome, MD
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Teshome, Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Mediget Teshome, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Teshome is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Teshome’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Teshome’s office at (713) 792-6161.
What languages does Dr. Teshome speak?
Dr. Teshome and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Teshome treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Teshome 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. Teshome. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
- 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
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Preventive Breast Removal Surgery
- Mastectomy
- Breast Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
- Surgery to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
- Prophylactic Mastectomy
- Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
- Preventative Breast Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4001: Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast
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:
- Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast conditions
- Fibrocystic changes left breast
- Left mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6082: Other benign mammary dysplasias 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 Breast Changes in Right Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous right breast changes
- Right breast benign dysplasia
- Right breast fibrocystic changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6091: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of right breast
Which procedures does Dr. Teshome perform as a Surgical Oncologist?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mediget Teshome may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Teshome's office.
Does Dr. Teshome accept my insurance?
Dr. Teshome 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. Teshome accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Teshome in Santa Monica, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Teshome's office located?
Dr. Mediget Teshome's Primary Practice
2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 304
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(713) 792-6161
What is Dr. Teshome's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Teshome's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699963678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Teshome?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Teshome
What is Dr. Mediget Teshome's specialty?
Dr. Teshome is a Surgical Oncologist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Teshome to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mediget Teshome affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Teshome is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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 Mediget Teshome accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mediget Teshome is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mediget Teshome offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Teshome's office at (713) 792-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mediget Teshome?
Please contact Dr. Teshome's office at (713) 792-6161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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