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Who is Dr. Karakas, Anatomic Pathologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Cansu Karakas, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Karakas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karakas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karakas’s office at (617) 732-5500.
What languages does Dr. Karakas speak?
Dr. Karakas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Karakas treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Karakas 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. Karakas. 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
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- 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
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female 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:
- Breast Cyst
- Breast Fibrosclerosis
- Fibroadenosis
- Breast Disease
- Breast lump (cystic)
- Fluid-filled breast sac
- Sclerosis of breast
- Hardening of breast tissue
- Fibrotic breast changes
- Fibrous breast tissue
- Benign breast changes
- Non-cancerous breast lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6001: Solitary cyst of right breast
- N6031: Fibrosclerosis of right breast
- N6002: Solitary cyst of left breast
- N6022: Fibroadenosis 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
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
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:
- N6082: Other benign mammary dysplasias of left 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
Which procedures does Dr. Karakas perform as a Anatomic Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Cansu Karakas may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karakas' office.
Does Dr. Karakas accept my insurance?
Dr. Karakas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karakas accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Karakas in Boston, MA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karakas' office located?
What is Dr. Karakas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karakas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588280101.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karakas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karakas
What is Dr. Cansu Karakas's specialty?
Dr. Karakas is a Anatomic Pathologist near Boston, MA. A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease. Contact Dr. Karakas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cansu Karakas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karakas is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Cansu Karakas accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Cansu Karakas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cansu Karakas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karakas's office at (617) 732-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cansu Karakas?
Please contact Dr. Karakas's office at (617) 732-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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