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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernow, Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Amy Fernow, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fernow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernow’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernow’s office at (317) 944-9800.
What languages does Dr. Fernow speak?
Dr. Fernow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fernow treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Fernow 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. Fernow. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the 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
- 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:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left 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
What procedures does Dr. Fernow perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Fernow 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. Fernow. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Fernow accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 944-9800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernow accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Fernow in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cargill
Humana
Lowes
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernow's office located?
Dr. Amy Fernow's Primary Practice
1030 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-9800
What is Dr. Fernow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427553254.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernow
What is Dr. Amy Fernow's specialty?
Dr. Fernow is a Surgeon near Indianapolis, IN. 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. Fernow to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amy Fernow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernow is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital 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 Amy Fernow accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Amy Fernow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amy Fernow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernow's office at (317) 944-9800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amy Fernow?
Please contact Dr. Fernow's office at (317) 944-9800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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