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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sappati, Diagnostic Radiologist in Americus, GA?
Dr. Shailaja Sappati, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sappati is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sappati’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sappati’s office at (770) 979-0200.
Is Dr. Sappati board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Shailaja Sappati, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Sappati speak?
Dr. Sappati and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Sappati treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Sappati 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. Sappati. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Calcium Spots on Mammogram
- Unclear Mammogram
- Mammography
- Mammograms
- Breast calcifications
- Mammogram calcifications
- Calcium deposits in breast
- Inconclusive breast screening
- Mammogram needs further testing
- Uncertain mammogram result
ICD-10 Codes:
- R921: Mammographic calcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast
- R922: Inconclusive mammogram
Also known as:
- Lump in Upper Outer Left Breast
- Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
- Breast Lump in Right Breast Overlapping Quadrants
- Lump in Left Breast (Multiple Areas)
- Lump in Upper Inner Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Mass in upper outer left breast
- Nodule in left breast upper outer
- Lump in right breast upper outer
- Right breast mass upper outer
- Palpable mass right upper outer breast
- 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
- Mass in upper inner left breast
- Nodule in left breast upper inner
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6321: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper outer quadrant
- N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
- N6315: Unspecified lump in the right breast, overlapping quadrants
- N6325: Unspecified lump in the left breast, overlapping quadrants
- N6322: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper inner quadrant
Also known as:
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Breast Cyst
- Breast Disease
- Cystic breasts
- Fibrocystic disease
- Lumpy breasts
- Breast lump (cystic)
- Fluid-filled breast sac
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6012: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast
- N6002: Solitary cyst of left breast
- N6001: Solitary cyst of right breast
Also known as:
- Cystic Breast Changes in Right Breast
- Breast Disease
- Fibrocystic right breast
- Diffuse breast cysts right side
- Right breast cystic disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6011: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of right breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Unspecified Breast Disorder
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- General breast problem
- Breast condition not specified
- Undiagnosed breast issue
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N649: Disorder of breast, unspecified
- N6489: Other specified disorders of 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:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
What procedures does Dr. Sappati perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Sappati 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. Sappati. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
- MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
- Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)
- Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Sampling
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
- 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 19085: 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 magnetic resonance guidance
- 19082: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including stereotactic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Breast Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19081: 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 stereotactic guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Placement of Additional Breast Localization Device (Ultrasound Guided)
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
- Breast Clip Placement
- Breast Seed Placement
- Pre-Biopsy Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
- 19286: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Soft Tissue Marker Placement
- Localization device insertion
- Percutaneous tissue marking
- Biopsy site marker placement
- Radioactive seed placement
CPT Codes:
- 10035: Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Breast Cyst Aspiration
- Breast Cyst Drainage
- Puncture of Breast Cyst
CPT Codes:
- 19000: Puncture aspiration of cyst of breast;
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization (Additional)
- Breast Clip Placement
- Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
- Radioactive Seed Placement in Breast
CPT Codes:
- 19282: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including mammographic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Does Dr. Sappati accept my insurance?
Dr. Sappati accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 979-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sappati accept in Americus, GA?
Dr. Sappati in Americus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gordon Food Service
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sappati's office located?
Dr. Shailaja Sappati's Primary Practice
151 Mayo St Ste E
Americus, GA 31709
(770) 979-0200
What is Dr. Sappati's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sappati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619949773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sappati?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sappati
What is Dr. Shailaja Sappati's specialty?
Dr. Sappati is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Americus, GA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Sappati to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shailaja Sappati affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sappati is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter 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 Shailaja Sappati accepting new patients in Americus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shailaja Sappati is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shailaja Sappati offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sappati's office at (770) 979-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shailaja Sappati?
Please contact Dr. Sappati's office at (770) 979-0200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shailaja Sappati have?
Dr. Shailaja Sappati is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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