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Who is Dr. Buhariwalla, Surgeon in Woodstock, GA?
Dr. Karen Buhariwalla, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Woodstock, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Buhariwalla is fluent in English, German, Gujarati, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buhariwalla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buhariwalla’s office at (770) 721-9660.
What languages does Dr. Buhariwalla speak?
Dr. Buhariwalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Gujarati
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Buhariwalla treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Buhariwalla 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. Buhariwalla. 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:
- 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:
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Breast Disease
- Cystic breasts
- Fibrocystic disease
- Lumpy breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6012: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast
Also known as:
- Cystic Breast Changes in Right Breast
- Breast Disease
- Fibrocystic right breast
- Diffuse breast cysts right side
- Right breast cystic disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6011: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of right breast
Also known as:
- Unclear Mammogram
- Mammography
- Mammograms
- Inconclusive breast screening
- Mammogram needs further testing
- Uncertain mammogram result
ICD-10 Codes:
- R922: Inconclusive mammogram
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
What procedures does Dr. Buhariwalla perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Buhariwalla 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. Buhariwalla. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
- Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
- 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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 Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Breast Biopsy
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 19081: 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 stereotactic guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Margin Check During Surgery
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Intraoperative Margin Assessment
- Radiofrequency Spectroscopy for Breast Cancer
- Real-Time Margin Analysis
- Partial Mastectomy Margin Check
- Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
- Breast Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0546T: Radiofrequency Spectroscopy, Real Time, Intraoperative Margin Assessment, At The Time Of Partial Mastectomy, With Report
- 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle
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:
- Drainage of Fluid Collection
- Incision and Drainage
- Hematoma Drainage
- Seroma Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
- Abscess Aspiration
- Cyst Drainage
- Hematoma Puncture
- Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
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:
- 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:
- Complete Axillary Lymph Node Removal
- Axillary dissection
- Armpit lymph node surgery
- Lymphadenectomy of armpit
CPT Codes:
- 38745: Axillary lymphadenectomy; complete
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. Buhariwalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Buhariwalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 721-9660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buhariwalla accept in Woodstock, GA?
Dr. Buhariwalla in Woodstock, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buhariwalla's office located?
Dr. Karen Buhariwalla's Primary Practice
900 Towne Lake Pkwy Ste 312
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-9660
Dr. Karen Buhariwalla's Practice 2
684 Sixes Rd Ste 220
Holly Springs, GA 30115
(770) 721-9660
What is Dr. Buhariwalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buhariwalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477841393.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buhariwalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buhariwalla
What is Dr. Karen Buhariwalla's specialty?
Dr. Buhariwalla is a Surgeon near Woodstock, GA. 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. Buhariwalla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Buhariwalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buhariwalla is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside 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 Karen Buhariwalla accepting new patients in Woodstock, GA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Buhariwalla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Buhariwalla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buhariwalla's office at (770) 721-9660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Buhariwalla?
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