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Who is Dr. Macdonald, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Heather Macdonald, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Irvine, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Macdonald completed her residency at University Of S Ca/Lac and Usc. Dr. Macdonald is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macdonald’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macdonald’s office at (949) 557-0186.
Where did Dr. Macdonald go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of S Ca/Lac and Usc
Medical School: Tucom-Ca
What languages does Dr. Macdonald speak?
Dr. Macdonald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Macdonald treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Macdonald 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. Macdonald. 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
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Unclear Mammogram
- Mammography
- Mammograms
- Inconclusive breast screening
- Mammogram needs further testing
- Uncertain mammogram result
ICD-10 Codes:
- R922: Inconclusive mammogram
Also known as:
- Extremely Dense Breasts
- Very dense breast tissue
- Extremely dense breast tissue both sides
- High density breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R92343: Mammographic extreme density, bilateral breasts
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:
- Breast Lump
- Breast Disease
- Breast mass
- Breast lesion
- Palpable breast mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
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:
- N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast
What procedures does Dr. Macdonald perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Macdonald 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. Macdonald. 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
- 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 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:
- 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Macdonald accept my insurance?
Dr. Macdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 557-0186 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Macdonald accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Macdonald in Irvine, 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
Cigna
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Macdonald's office located?
Dr. Heather Macdonald's Primary Practice
16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 160
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 557-0186
Dr. Heather Macdonald's Practice 2
1441 Eastlake Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(323) 865-3000
What is Dr. Macdonald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Macdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326158619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macdonald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Macdonald
What is Dr. Heather Macdonald's specialty?
Dr. Macdonald is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Irvine, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Macdonald to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Macdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Macdonald is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Heather Macdonald accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Heather Macdonald is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Macdonald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (949) 557-0186 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Macdonald?
Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (949) 557-0186 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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