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Dr. Benjamin Pocock, MD

Surgeon

Elmhurst, NY

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pocock, Surgeon in Elmhurst, NY?

    Dr. Benjamin Pocock, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Pocock is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pocock’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pocock’s office at (212) 342-4516.

    Is Dr. Pocock board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Pocock, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pocock speak?

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

    • English
    • German

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

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pocock 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. Pocock. 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
    • Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Cancer of right female nipple
    • Right female areola tumor
    • Malignant growth on right female nipple
    • 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
    • C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Calcium Spots on Mammogram
    • Mammography
    • Breast calcifications
    • Mammogram calcifications
    • Calcium deposits in breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R921: Mammographic calcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast

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

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pocock 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. Pocock. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    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:

    • 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. Pocock accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pocock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 342-4516 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pocock accept in Elmhurst, NY?

    Dr. Pocock in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pocock's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Pocock's Primary Practice

    7901 Broadway

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

    (212) 342-4516

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    10th Floor

    161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 10 Rm 1016

    New York, NY 10032

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

    Dr. Pocock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205843497.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pocock?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Pocock's specialty?

    Dr. Pocock is a Surgeon near Elmhurst, NY.

    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. Benjamin Pocock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pocock is affiliated with Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst 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 Dr. Benjamin Pocock accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Pocock is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Pocock offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pocock's office at (212) 342-4516 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Pocock?

    Please contact Dr. Pocock's office at (212) 342-4516 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pocock's office located?

    Dr. Pocock's offices are located in Elmhurst, NY and New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Pocock have?

    Dr. Benjamin Pocock is certified by the American Board of Surgery.