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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cureton, Surgeon in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Elizabeth Cureton, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cureton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cureton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cureton’s office at (209) 476-2000.
Is Dr. Cureton board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Cureton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cureton speak?
Dr. Cureton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Cureton typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Cureton 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. Cureton. 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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Cureton typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Cureton 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. Cureton. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Does Dr. Cureton accept my insurance?
Dr. Cureton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 476-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cureton accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Cureton in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Conifer Health Solutions
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
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Where is Dr. Cureton's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Cureton's Primary Practice
275 W MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(209) 476-2000
What is Dr. Cureton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cureton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093044828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cureton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cureton
What is Dr. Elizabeth Cureton's specialty?
Dr. Cureton is a Surgeon near Oakland, CA.
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 this Dr. Elizabeth Cureton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cureton is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center 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 Elizabeth Cureton accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Cureton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Cureton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cureton's office at (209) 476-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Cureton?
Please contact Dr. Cureton's office at (209) 476-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Cureton have?
Dr. Elizabeth Cureton is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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