15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arora, Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Nimmi Arora, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Arora completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - General Surgery. Dr. Arora is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arora’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arora’s office at (818) 784-8799.
Where did Dr. Arora go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: John Wayne Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Breast and Thyroid Surgical Oncology
Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital / Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - General Surgery
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College
What languages does Dr. Arora speak?
Dr. Arora and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Arora treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Arora 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. Arora. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast conditions
- Fibrocystic breast changes
- Mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6099: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
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:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Breast Lump
- Breast Disease
- Breast mass
- Breast lesion
- Palpable breast mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast
What procedures does Dr. Arora perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Arora 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. Arora. 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
- Placement of Additional Breast Localization Device (Ultrasound Guided)
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
- Breast Clip Placement
- Breast Seed Placement
- Pre-Biopsy Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
- 19286: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lift
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19316: Mastopexy
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
- 19318: Breast reduction
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
- Breast Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle
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:
- 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. Arora accept my insurance?
Dr. Arora accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 784-8799 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arora accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Arora in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Arora's office located?
Dr. Nimmi Arora's Primary Practice
1801 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(818) 784-8799
What is Dr. Arora's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437221611.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arora?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arora
What is Dr. Nimmi Arora's specialty?
Dr. Arora is a Surgical Oncologist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Arora to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nimmi Arora affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arora is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross 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 Nimmi Arora accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nimmi Arora is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nimmi Arora offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arora's office at (818) 784-8799 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nimmi Arora?
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