Dr. Karen T Lane, MD

Surgical Oncologist, Hematology / Oncology Specialist

Orange, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Lane, Surgical Oncologist in Orange, CA?

Dr. Karen T Lane, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Lane is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lane’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lane’s office at (714) 456-8978.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lane?

Dr. Karen T Lane, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lane empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Genetics, Breast Cancer-High Risk Women, Breast Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Orange, CA community, Dr. Lane is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

Is Dr. Lane board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?

Yes, Dr. Karen T Lane, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Lane speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Lane typically treat?

As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Lane 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. Lane. 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:

Central Left Female Breast Cancer
Central Right Female Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Left female breast central tumor
Malignant growth in central left female breast
Right female breast central tumor
Malignant growth in central right female breast
Mammary cancer
Breast carcinoma
Breast tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

Also known as:

Fibrocystic Breast Changes
Breast Disease
Cystic breasts
Fibrocystic disease
Lumpy breasts

ICD-10 Codes:

N6019: Diffuse cystic mastopathy 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:

Lump in Right Breast
Breast Disease
Right breast mass
Right breast lesion
Right breast nodule

ICD-10 Codes:

N6310: Unspecified lump in the right breast, unspecified quadrant

What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Lane typically perform?

As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Lane 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. Lane. 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:

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:

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:

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

Does Dr. Lane accept my insurance?

Dr. Lane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 456-8978 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Lane accept in Orange, CA?

Dr. Lane in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
HealthRight Group
HealthSmart
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group

View All Insurances

Where is Dr. Lane's office located?

Uci Medical Center

101 The City Dr S

Orange, CA 92868

(714) 456-8978

Get Directions

What hospitals are Dr. Lane affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Lane has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Uci Medical Center,Orange, CA

Ranked Urologic Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

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

Dr. Lane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316027444.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lane?

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

What is Dr. Karen T Lane's specialty?

Dr. Lane is a Surgical Oncologist near Orange, CA.

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 Dr. Karen T Lane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Lane is affiliated with Uci 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

When to see a Surgical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Surgical Oncologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.