Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Capko, Surgical Oncologist in Basking Ridge, NJ?
Dr. Deborah Capko, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Basking Ridge, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Capko is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Capko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Capko’s office at (800) 525-2225.
Where did Dr. Capko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Capko board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Capko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Capko speak?
Dr. Capko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Capko typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Capko 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. Capko. 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
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- 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
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- DCIS
- Early Ductal Breast Cancer
- Precancerous Ductal Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- D0510: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of unspecified 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:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Capko typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Capko 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. Capko. 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
- 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:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(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:
- 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
Does Dr. Capko accept my insurance?
Dr. Capko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 525-2225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Capko accept in Basking Ridge, NJ?
Dr. Capko in Basking Ridge, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Capko's office located?
Dr. Deborah Capko's Primary Practice
136 Mountainview Blvd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(800) 525-2225
What is Dr. Capko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Capko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447284450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Capko
What is Dr. Deborah Capko's specialty?
Dr. Capko is a Surgical Oncologist near Basking Ridge, NJ.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Deborah Capko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Capko is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital 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 Deborah Capko accepting new patients in Basking Ridge, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Capko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deborah Capko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Capko's office at (800) 525-2225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deborah Capko?
Please contact Dr. Capko's office at (800) 525-2225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deborah Capko have?
Dr. Deborah Capko is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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