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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. O'connor, Surgeon in Brewer, ME?
Dr. Susan O'connor, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brewer, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. O'connor graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mary Hitchcock Mem Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. O'connor is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'connor’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'connor’s office at (207) 973-9720.
Where did Dr. O'connor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mary Hitchcock Mem Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. O'connor board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Susan O'connor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. O'connor speak?
Dr. O'connor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. O'connor typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. O'connor 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. O'connor. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of 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
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. O'connor typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. O'connor 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. O'connor. 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:
- 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:
- 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
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 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. O'connor accept my insurance?
Dr. O'connor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-9720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. O'connor accept in Brewer, ME?
Dr. O'connor in Brewer, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. O'connor's office located?
What is Dr. O'connor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. O'connor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629034699.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'connor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'connor
What is Dr. Susan O'connor's specialty?
Dr. O'connor is a Surgeon near Brewer, ME.
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 this Dr. Susan O'connor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. O'connor is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, Me, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Pen Bay Medical Center, Mainegeneral Medical Center, Boston 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 Susan O'connor accepting new patients in Brewer, ME?
Yes, Dr. Susan O'connor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan O'connor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. O'connor's office at (207) 973-9720 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan O'connor?
Please contact Dr. O'connor's office at (207) 973-9720 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan O'connor have?
Dr. Susan O'connor is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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