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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saldanha, Surgeon in Erie, PA?
Dr. Jennifer Saldanha, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Erie, PA. Dr. Saldanha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saldanha’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saldanha’s office at (814) 879-6636.
What languages does Dr. Saldanha speak?
Dr. Saldanha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Saldanha treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Saldanha 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. Saldanha. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
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
What procedures does Dr. Saldanha perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Saldanha 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. Saldanha. 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:
- 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:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Saldanha accept my insurance?
Dr. Saldanha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 879-6636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saldanha accept in Erie, PA?
Dr. Saldanha in Erie, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independent Health
Mattel Inc
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Saldanha's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Saldanha's Primary Practice
2315 Myrtle St Ste 290
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 879-6636
What is Dr. Saldanha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saldanha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750694618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saldanha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saldanha
What is Dr. Jennifer Saldanha's specialty?
Dr. Saldanha is a Surgeon near Erie, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Saldanha to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Saldanha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saldanha is affiliated with Meadville Medical Center, AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, Warren General 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 Jennifer Saldanha accepting new patients in Erie, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Saldanha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Saldanha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saldanha's office at (814) 879-6636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Saldanha?
Please contact Dr. Saldanha's office at (814) 879-6636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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