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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Polverini, Surgical Oncologist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Amy Polverini, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Polverini is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Polverini’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Polverini’s office at (626) 396-2900.
What languages does Dr. Polverini speak?
Dr. Polverini and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Polverini typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Polverini 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. Polverini. 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
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Polverini typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Polverini 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. Polverini. 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 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:
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Polverini accept my insurance?
Dr. Polverini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 396-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Polverini accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Polverini in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Polverini's office located?
Dr. Amy Polverini's Primary Practice
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 100
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-2900
What is Dr. Polverini's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Polverini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073760815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polverini?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polverini
What is Dr. Amy Polverini's specialty?
Dr. Polverini is a Surgical Oncologist near Pasadena, CA.
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. Amy Polverini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Polverini is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca) 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 Amy Polverini accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amy Polverini is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amy Polverini offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Polverini's office at (626) 396-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amy Polverini?
Please contact Dr. Polverini's office at (626) 396-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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