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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. Dr. Karakas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karakas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Karakas typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- 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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Karakas typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Karakas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Cansu Karakas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karakas is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo 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
When to see an Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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