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Dr. Sarah Pesek, MD

Surgeon

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pesek, Surgeon in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Sarah Pesek, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, NY. Dr. Pesek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pesek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pesek’s office at (401) 274-1122.

    What languages does Dr. Pesek speak?

    Dr. Pesek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Pesek typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pesek 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. Pesek. 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:

    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female 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 Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Pesek typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pesek 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. Pesek. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Pesek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pesek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 274-1122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pesek accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Pesek in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

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    Where is Dr. Pesek's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Pesek's Primary Practice

    317 S Manning Blvd Ste C364

    Albany, NY 12208

    (401) 274-1122

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    What is Dr. Pesek's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pesek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720259336.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pesek?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pesek

    What is Dr. Sarah Pesek's specialty?

    Dr. Pesek is a Surgeon near Albany, NY.

    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 Dr. Sarah Pesek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pesek is affiliated with St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny, Glens Falls Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Albany 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 Dr. Sarah Pesek accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Pesek is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Pesek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pesek's office at (401) 274-1122 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Pesek?

    Please contact Dr. Pesek's office at (401) 274-1122 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pesek's office located?

    Dr. Pesek's office is located in Albany, NY.