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Dr. Chandler Cortina, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cortina, Surgical Oncologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Chandler Cortina, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cortina graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Dr. Cortina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortina’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortina’s office at (414) 955-1450.

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

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

    What languages does Dr. Cortina speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Cortina 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. Cortina. 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
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of 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

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

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

    • 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

    Does Dr. Cortina accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cortina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-1450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cortina accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Cortina in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Cortina's office located?

    Dr. Chandler Cortina's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 955-1450

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    Dr. Chandler Cortina's Practice 2

    W180N8085 Town Hall Rd Ste 301

    Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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    Dr. Chandler Cortina's Practice 3

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Cortina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639515661.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortina?

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

    What is Dr. Chandler Cortina's specialty?

    Dr. Cortina is a Surgical Oncologist near Milwaukee, WI.

    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. Chandler Cortina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cortina is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend 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 Chandler Cortina accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Chandler Cortina is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chandler Cortina offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cortina's office at (414) 955-1450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chandler Cortina?

    Please contact Dr. Cortina's office at (414) 955-1450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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