Who is Dr. Tabak, Thoracic Surgeon in San Mateo, CA?
Where did Dr. Tabak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery; Orange County Med Ctr, General Surgery | Orange County Medical Center
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Tabak board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Carol Tabak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tabak speak?
Dr. Tabak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Tabak typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Tabak 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. Tabak. 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:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Follicular Skin Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Skin Lump
- Hair Follicle Cyst
- Dermal Cyst
- Subcutaneous Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
- L729: Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lipoma
- Benign Tumor
- Fatty tumor
- Fatty lump
- Benign fatty growth
- Adipose tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D179: Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Thickened Skin Condition
- Skin Condition
- Skin hypertrophy
- Hypertrophic skin disorder
- Skin thickening
ICD-10 Codes:
- L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Tabak typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Tabak 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. Tabak. 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:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
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
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
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
Does Dr. Tabak accept my insurance?
Dr. Tabak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 573-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tabak accept in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Tabak in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of California
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Tabak's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tabak affiliated with?
Dr. Tabak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tabak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tabak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760560312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tabak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tabak