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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Eckert, Surgeon in Livingston, NJ?
Dr. Kathryn Eckert, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Livingston, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Eckert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eckert’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eckert’s office at (973) 243-9300.
What languages does Dr. Eckert speak?
Dr. Eckert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Eckert treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Eckert 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. Eckert. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
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
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 Dr. Eckert perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Eckert 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. Eckert. 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
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
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 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:
- 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. Eckert accept my insurance?
Dr. Eckert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 243-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eckert accept in Livingston, NJ?
Dr. Eckert in Livingston, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Keenan and Associates
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Eckert's office located?
Dr. Kathryn Eckert's Primary Practice
200 S Orange Ave Ste 102
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 243-9300
What is Dr. Eckert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eckert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912499989.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eckert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eckert
What is Dr. Kathryn Eckert's specialty?
Dr. Eckert is a Surgeon near Livingston, NJ. 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. Eckert to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathryn Eckert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eckert is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River 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 Kathryn Eckert accepting new patients in Livingston, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Eckert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Eckert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office at (973) 243-9300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Eckert?
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office at (973) 243-9300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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