Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pisani, Gynecologic Oncologist in Palo Alto, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pisani?
Dr. Albert Pisani, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist 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. Pisani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gynecologic Cancers, Laparoscopic Surgery, Pelvic Reconstruction, Robotic Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto, CA community, Dr. Pisani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pisani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine / Los Angeles, CA, Oncology, Gynecologic | Gynecologic Oncology - UCLA School of Medicine | UCLA School of Medicine - Gynecologic Oncology | UCLA | UCLA School of Medicine - Gynecologic Oncology
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA | Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Pisani board certified as a Gynecologic Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Albert Pisani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology , American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1996, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1998
What languages does Dr. Pisani speak?
Dr. Pisani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Pisani typically treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Pisani 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. Pisani. 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Personal History of Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Past uterine cancer
- Previous endometrial cancer
- History of womb tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8542: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other parts of uterus
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
What procedures does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Pisani typically perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Pisani 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. Pisani. 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:
- 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:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Does Dr. Pisani accept my insurance?
Dr. Pisani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 934-7520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pisani accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Pisani in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Pisani's office located?
Dr. Albert Pisani's Primary Practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 934-7520
What hospitals are Dr. Pisani affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pisani has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pisani's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pisani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295894673.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pisani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pisani