15 Years of Experience
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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Arora typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right 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
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right 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
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Arora typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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 Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19316: Mastopexy
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)
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
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.
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 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?
Please contact Dr. Arora's office at (818) 784-8799 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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