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Dr. Mohamed Lareef, MD

Dr. Mohamed Lareef, MD

Fountain Hill, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lareef, Surgical Oncologist in Fountain Hill, PA?

    Dr. Mohamed Lareef, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Fountain Hill, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lareef completed his residency at Drexel College of Medicine Hahnemann University Ho. Dr. Lareef is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lareef’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lareef’s office.

    Where did Dr. Lareef go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Fox Chase Cancer Center | Society Of Surgical Oncology

    • Residency: Drexel College of Medicine Hahnemann University Ho | Graduate Hospital | Drexel University College of Medicine GME-

    • Medical School: Tver State Medical Academy

    Is Dr. Lareef board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mohamed Lareef, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lareef speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Lareef typically treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Lareef 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. Lareef. 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
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Lareef typically perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Lareef 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. Lareef. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Does Dr. Lareef accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lareef accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lareef accept in Fountain Hill, PA?

    Dr. Lareef in Fountain Hill, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lareef's office located?

    Dr. Mohamed Lareef's Primary Practice

    701 Ostrum St Ste 403

    Fountain Hill, PA 18015

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

    Dr. Lareef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164673802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lareef?

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

    What is Dr. Mohamed Lareef's specialty?

    Dr. Lareef is a Surgical Oncologist near Fountain Hill, PA.

    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. Mohamed Lareef affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lareef is affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Quakertown Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Penn Medicine Chester County 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 Mohamed Lareef accepting new patients in Fountain Hill, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Mohamed Lareef is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mohamed Lareef offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lareef's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mohamed Lareef?

    Please contact Dr. Lareef's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mohamed Lareef have?

    Dr. Mohamed Lareef is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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