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Dr. Mari Nakashizuka, MD

Surgeon

Honolulu, HI

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nakashizuka, Surgeon in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Mari Nakashizuka, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Nakashizuka graduated from New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Nakashizuka is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakashizuka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakashizuka’s office at (808) 533-1676.

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

    • Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nakashizuka board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Mari Nakashizuka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Nakashizuka speak?

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

    • English
    • Japanese

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Nakashizuka typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Nakashizuka 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. Nakashizuka. 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:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Breast Cancer
    • 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
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Nakashizuka typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Nakashizuka 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. Nakashizuka. 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

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

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Nakashizuka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nakashizuka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 533-1676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nakashizuka accept in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Nakashizuka in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hawaii Medical Service Association

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nakashizuka's office located?

    Dr. Mari Nakashizuka's Primary Practice

    321 N Kuakini St Ste 614

    Honolulu, HI 96817

    (808) 533-1676

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    Dr. Mari Nakashizuka's Practice 2

    1380 Lusitana St Ste 1004

    Honolulu, HI 96813

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

    Dr. Nakashizuka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548365224.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakashizuka?

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

    What is Dr. Mari Nakashizuka's specialty?

    Dr. Nakashizuka is a Surgeon near Honolulu, HI.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Mari Nakashizuka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nakashizuka is affiliated with The Queen's Medical Center, Kuakini 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 Dr. Mari Nakashizuka accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Mari Nakashizuka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mari Nakashizuka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nakashizuka's office at (808) 533-1676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mari Nakashizuka?

    Please contact Dr. Nakashizuka's office at (808) 533-1676 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nakashizuka's office located?

    Dr. Nakashizuka's office is located in Honolulu, HI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mari Nakashizuka have?

    Dr. Mari Nakashizuka is certified by the American Board of Surgery.