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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. King, Surgical Oncologist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Heather King, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. King is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. King’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. King’s office at (512) 421-4100.
What languages does Dr. King speak?
Dr. King and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. King typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. King 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. King. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female 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
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
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
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female 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
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. King typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. King 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. King. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. King accept my insurance?
Dr. King accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 421-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. King accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. King in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. King's office located?
Dr. Heather King's Primary Practice
901 W 38th St Ste 300
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 421-4100
What is Dr. King's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992952659.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. King?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. King
What is Dr. Heather King's specialty?
Dr. King is a Surgical Oncologist near Austin, TX.
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. Heather King affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. King is affiliated with Heart Hospital Of Austin which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Heather King accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Heather King is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather King offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. King's office at (512) 421-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather King?
Please contact Dr. King's office at (512) 421-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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