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Dr. Laura Enomoto, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Enomoto, Surgical Oncologist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Laura Enomoto, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Enomoto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Enomoto’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Enomoto’s office at (865) 544-9218.

    What languages does Dr. Enomoto speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Enomoto treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Enomoto 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. Enomoto. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
    • Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso
    • Left Arm Melanoma
    • Left Shoulder Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Left Arm
    • Left Upper Limb Melanoma
    • Right Arm Melanoma
    • Right Shoulder Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
    • Right Leg Melanoma
    • Right Hip Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Right Leg
    • Right Lower Limb Melanoma
    • Left Leg Melanoma
    • Left Hip Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
    • C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
    • C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Appendix Cancer
    • Colon Cancer
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of cecum
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C181: Malignant neoplasm of appendix
    • C180: Malignant neoplasm of cecum
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas
    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
    • Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

    Also known as:

    • Growth of Unknown Type in the Appendix
    • Colonic Disease
    • Indeterminate appendix mass
    • Appendix tumor of unknown nature
    • Appendix neoplasm of uncertain behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D373: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of appendix

    Also known as:

    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Malignant NET
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer
    • NET Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Hereditary pancreatitis
    • Long-Term Pancreas Inflammation
    • Ongoing Pancreatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K861: Other chronic pancreatitis

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    What procedures does Dr. Enomoto perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Enomoto 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. Enomoto. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Surgical Wound Repair (Body)
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
    • 12035: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    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:

    • Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Superficial Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Lymph Gland Biopsy
    • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
    • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
    • Groin Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
    • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral 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:

    • Continuous Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
    • Oximetry Test
    • Blood Oxygen Level Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Arm or Elbow
    • Arm Tumor Excision
    • Elbow Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Large Leg/Ankle Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Subcutaneous Leg Tumor Excision
    • Ankle Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
    • Large Leg Mass Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 27632: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of leg or ankle area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    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

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Biopsy
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)

    Does Dr. Enomoto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Enomoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 544-9218 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Enomoto accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Enomoto in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Enomoto's office located?

    Dr. Laura Enomoto's Primary Practice

    1924 Alcoa Hwy # U56

    Knoxville, TN 37920

    (865) 544-9218

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    Dr. Laura Enomoto's Practice 2

    5779 Creekwood Park Blvd

    Lenoir City, TN 37772

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    Dr. Laura Enomoto's Practice 3

    329 N Hall Rd

    Alcoa, TN 37701

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

    Dr. Enomoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023338688.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Enomoto?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Enomoto's specialty?

    Dr. Enomoto is a Surgical Oncologist near Knoxville, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Enomoto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Enomoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Enomoto is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin, Erlanger Baroness 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 Laura Enomoto accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Enomoto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Enomoto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Enomoto's office at (865) 544-9218 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Enomoto?

    Please contact Dr. Enomoto's office at (865) 544-9218 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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