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Who is Dr. El-Tamer, Specialist in New York, NY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. El-Tamer?
Dr. Mahmoud El-Tamer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. El-Tamer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. El-Tamer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. El-Tamer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: American University of Beirut Medical Center | SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. El-Tamer board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mahmoud El-Tamer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. El-Tamer speak?
Dr. El-Tamer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. El-Tamer typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. El-Tamer 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. El-Tamer. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread 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
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
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
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. El-Tamer typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. El-Tamer 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. El-Tamer. 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.
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 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:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19085: 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 magnetic resonance guidance
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. El-Tamer accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Tamer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 888-4753 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Tamer accept in New York, NY?
Dr. El-Tamer in New York, NY 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
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. El-Tamer's office located?
Meml Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr
300 E 66th St
New York, NY 10065
(646) 888-4753
What hospitals are Dr. El-Tamer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. El-Tamer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (BROOKLYN AND LONG ISLAND CHAPTER)
Member of AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREAST DISEASE
Member of AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREAST SURGEONS
Member of ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMIC SURGERY
Member of ASSOCIATION FOR SURGICAL EDUCATION
Member of BROOKLYN SURGICAL SOCIETY
Member of NEW YORK METROPOLITAN BREAST CANCER GROUP
Member of NEW YORK SURGICAL SOCIETY
Member of SOCIETY OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Awards
New York Super Doctors
What is Dr. El-Tamer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Tamer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235201856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Tamer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Tamer