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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Downes, Surgeon in New Bern, NC?
Dr. Nicki Downes, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Bern, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Downes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downes’s office at (330) 344-1967.
What languages does Dr. Downes speak?
Dr. Downes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Downes treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Downes 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. Downes. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
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:
- Breast Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Breast Disease
- Breast Neoplasm
- Breast Lump of Unknown Type
- Uncertain Breast Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4861: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right breast
- D4862: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Other Breast Symptoms
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
- Unspecified Breast Issues
- General Breast Problems
- Breast Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
- N6459: Other signs and symptoms in breast
Also known as:
- Fluid Buildup After Other Procedures
- Seroma after surgery
- Fluid collection after procedure
- Post-op fluid buildup
ICD-10 Codes:
- L7634: Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Localized Fat Deposits
- Obesity
- Excess Fat in Specific Areas
- Lipodystrophy
- Regional Adiposity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E65: Localized adiposity
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Nipple Discharge
- Breast Disease
- Nipple Secretion
- Leaking Nipple
- Galactorrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6452: Nipple discharge
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Downes perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicki Downes may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Downes' office.
Does Dr. Downes accept my insurance?
Dr. Downes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 344-1967 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Downes accept in New Bern, NC?
Dr. Downes in New Bern, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medcost Preferred
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Downes' office located?
What is Dr. Downes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Downes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598147217.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downes
What is Dr. Nicki Downes's specialty?
Dr. Downes is a Surgeon near New Bern, NC. 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. Downes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicki Downes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Downes is affiliated with Onslow Memorial Hospital 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 Nicki Downes accepting new patients in New Bern, NC?
Yes, Dr. Nicki Downes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicki Downes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Downes's office at (330) 344-1967 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicki Downes?
Please contact Dr. Downes's office at (330) 344-1967 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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