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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avalos Hernandez, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Stony Brook, NY?
Dr. Sara Avalos Hernandez, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Avalos Hernandez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avalos Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avalos Hernandez’s office at (251) 471-7786.
What languages does Dr. Avalos Hernandez speak?
Dr. Avalos Hernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Avalos Hernandez typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Avalos Hernandez 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. Avalos Hernandez. 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
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right 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
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Avalos Hernandez typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Avalos Hernandez 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. Avalos Hernandez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Avalos Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Avalos Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 471-7786 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avalos Hernandez accept in Stony Brook, NY?
Dr. Avalos Hernandez in Stony Brook, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Avalos Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Sara Avalos Hernandez's Primary Practice
101 Nicolls Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11794
(251) 471-7786
What is Dr. Avalos Hernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avalos Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659857670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avalos Hernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avalos Hernandez
What is Dr. Sara Avalos Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Avalos Hernandez is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Stony Brook, NY.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?
A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases.
Is this Dr. Sara Avalos Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avalos Hernandez is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian 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 Sara Avalos Hernandez accepting new patients in Stony Brook, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sara Avalos Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Avalos Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avalos Hernandez's office at (251) 471-7786 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Avalos Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Avalos Hernandez's office at (251) 471-7786 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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