Who is Dr. Eigelberger, Specialist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Monica Eigelberger, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Eigelberger graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals.
Dr. Eigelberger is fluent in English, Spanish, and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eigelberger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eigelberger’s office at (925) 933-0984.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Eigelberger?
Dr. Monica Eigelberger, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist 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. Eigelberger empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Berkeley/CA community, Dr. Eigelberger is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Eigelberger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF - Mount Zion Medical Center
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals | Alameda County Medical Center, Highland Hospital | St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Is Dr. Eigelberger board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Monica Eigelberger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Eigelberger speak?
Dr. Eigelberger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Thai
What conditions does Dr. Eigelberger treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Eigelberger 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. Eigelberger. 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
Mammary cancer
Breast carcinoma
Breast tumor
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
ICD-10 Codes:
C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
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
Also known as:
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. Eigelberger perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Eigelberger 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. Eigelberger. 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
19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
Also known as:
Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
Skin Flap Surgery
Local Flap Reconstruction
Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
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 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 (Additional)
Breast Clip Placement
Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
Radioactive Seed Placement in Breast
CPT Codes:
19282: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including mammographic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Breast Tissue Expander Placement
Immediate Breast Implant After Mastectomy
Breast Reconstruction
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
Breast Implant Preparation
Same-day breast implant
Mastectomy with immediate implant
Breast implant during mastectomy
Immediate breast reconstruction
CPT Codes:
19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
19340: Insertion of breast implant on same day of mastectomy (ie, immediate)
Also known as:
Breast Lesion Excision
Breast Reduction Surgery
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Breast Cyst Removal
Fibroadenoma Excision
Breast Tumor Removal
Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
Reduction Mammoplasty
Breast Size Reduction
Mammoplasty
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
19318: Breast reduction
Also known as:
Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
Breast Reinforcement Implant
Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Soft Tissue Marker Placement
Localization device insertion
Percutaneous tissue marking
Biopsy site marker placement
Radioactive seed placement
CPT Codes:
10035: Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
Adjacent tissue transfer
Local flap surgery
Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
Wounds and Injuries
Complex Wound Closure
Deep Wound Stitching
Injury Repair
Laceration Repair (Body)
Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
Benign Skin Lesion Excision
Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
CPT Codes:
11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
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)
Also known as:
Complete Axillary Lymph Node Removal
Axillary dissection
Armpit lymph node surgery
Lymphadenectomy of armpit
CPT Codes:
38745: Axillary lymphadenectomy; complete
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:
Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
Central Line Explant
Port-a-Cath Removal
Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
Flank Tumor Removal
Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
Back Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Eigelberger accept my insurance?
Dr. Eigelberger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 933-0984 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eigelberger accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Eigelberger in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Eigelberger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eigelberger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316036387.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eigelberger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eigelberger
What is Dr. Monica Eigelberger's specialty?
Dr. Eigelberger is a Specialist near Berkeley, CA.
Contact Dr. Eigelberger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Monica Eigelberger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eigelberger is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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.
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Is Monica Eigelberger accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Monica Eigelberger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica Eigelberger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eigelberger's office at (925) 933-0984 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica Eigelberger?
Please contact Dr. Eigelberger's office at (925) 933-0984 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Monica Eigelberger have?
Dr. Monica Eigelberger is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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