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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Malgieri, Surgeon in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. James Malgieri, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Malgieri completed his residency at Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery. Dr. Malgieri is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malgieri’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malgieri’s office.
Where did Dr. Malgieri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery | Case Western Res University School Med University Hosps
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Malgieri board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Malgieri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Malgieri speak?
Dr. Malgieri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Malgieri typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Malgieri 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. Malgieri. 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
- Widespread 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
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
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
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Malgieri typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Malgieri 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. Malgieri. 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 Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
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:
- 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:
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Superficial Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Gland Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
Does Dr. Malgieri accept my insurance?
Dr. Malgieri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Malgieri accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Malgieri in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Malgieri's office located?
What is Dr. Malgieri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Malgieri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689771479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malgieri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Malgieri
What is Dr. James Malgieri's specialty?
Dr. Malgieri is a Surgeon near Cleveland, OH.
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 this Dr. James Malgieri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Malgieri is affiliated with Hillcrest 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 James Malgieri accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. James Malgieri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Malgieri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Malgieri's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Malgieri?
Please contact Dr. Malgieri's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Malgieri have?
Dr. James Malgieri is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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