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Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala, MD

Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala, MD

Novi, MI

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kuwajerwala, Surgeon in Novi, MI?

    Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Novi, MI with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Kuwajerwala completed her residency at North Oakland Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Kuwajerwala is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuwajerwala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuwajerwala’s office at (248) 348-5350.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kuwajerwala?

    Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kuwajerwala empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Novi/MI community, Dr. Kuwajerwala is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kuwajerwala go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: William Beaumont Hospital, Breast Surgery

    • Residency: North Oakland Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry

    Is Dr. Kuwajerwala board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kuwajerwala speak?

    Dr. Kuwajerwala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    • Marathi

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Kuwajerwala treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Kuwajerwala 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. Kuwajerwala. 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
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Left female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    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 Dr. Kuwajerwala perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Kuwajerwala 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. Kuwajerwala. 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Partial Mastectomy with Lymph Node Removal
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy with Lymphadenectomy
    • Breast Conserving Surgery with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Quadrantectomy with Axillary Dissection

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
    • 19302: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy); with axillary lymphadenectomy

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Placement of Additional Breast Localization Device (Ultrasound Guided)
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker
    • Breast Clip Placement
    • Breast Seed Placement
    • Pre-Biopsy Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19286: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    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
    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Breast Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: 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 stereotactic guidance

    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:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Clearing Blockage from Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Declotting
    • Fibrin Sheath Removal from Catheter
    • Catheter Obstruction Removal
    • Central Venous Device Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 36595: Mechanical removal of pericatheter obstructive material (eg, fibrin sheath) from central venous device via separate venous access

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Kuwajerwala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kuwajerwala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 348-5350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kuwajerwala accept in Novi, MI?

    Dr. Kuwajerwala in Novi, MI 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kuwajerwala's office located?

    Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala's Primary Practice

    26850 Providence Pkwy Ste 504

    Novi, MI 48374

    (248) 348-5350

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    Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala's Practice 2

    22250 Providence Dr Ste 700

    Southfield, MI 48075

    (248) 559-5115

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    What is Dr. Kuwajerwala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kuwajerwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063450658.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuwajerwala?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuwajerwala

    What is Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala's specialty?

    Dr. Kuwajerwala is a Surgeon near Novi, MI. 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. Contact Dr. Kuwajerwala to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kuwajerwala is affiliated with Corewell Health Beaumont Troy 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 Nafisa Kuwajerwala accepting new patients in Novi, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kuwajerwala's office at (248) 348-5350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nafisa Kuwajerwala?

    Please contact Dr. Kuwajerwala's office at (248) 348-5350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala have?

    Dr. Nafisa Kuwajerwala is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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