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Accepting patients
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. 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 a Surgeon like Dr. Downes typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right 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
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
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Downes typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Downes 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
- Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
- Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
- Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Also known as:
- Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
- Abscess Aspiration
- Cyst Drainage
- Hematoma Puncture
- Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
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:
- 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. 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
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.
What does a Surgeon do?
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.
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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