Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sun, Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
What languages does Dr. Sun speak?
Dr. Sun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Sun typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sun 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. Sun. 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:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
- Unspecified Neoplasm
- Growth of Unknown Type
- Indeterminate Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D499: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of unspecified site
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Sun typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sun 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. Sun. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Does Dr. Sun accept my insurance?
Dr. Sun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-5778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sun accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Sun in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sun's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sun affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sun has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sun's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487049706.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sun