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Dr. Michelle Lightfoot, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lightfoot, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in New York, NY?

    Dr. Michelle Lightfoot, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lightfoot graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lightfoot is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lightfoot’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lightfoot’s office at (617) 667-2285.

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

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    What languages does Dr. Lightfoot speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lightfoot treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Lightfoot 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. Lightfoot. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium
    • Malignant Uterine Tumor
    • Uterine Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Uterus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    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
    • C563: Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries
    • C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer
    • Early Cervical Cancer
    • Malignant Cervical Tumor
    • Cervical Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Cervix
    • Carcinoma in situ of cervix
    • Precancerous cervical cells
    • Non-invasive cervical cancer
    • Stage 0 cervical cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
    • D069: Carcinoma in situ of cervix, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • EIN
    • Precancerous Uterine Cells
    • Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8502: Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia [EIN]
    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
    • Breast cancer
    • Li-Fraumeni syndrome
    • Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
    • Hereditary Breast Cancer
    • BRCA Gene Mutation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
    • Belly lump
    • Pelvic mass
    • Abdominal swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Ovarian Cyst
    • Ovarian Cysts
    • Ovary Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N83209: Unspecified ovarian cyst, unspecified side

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • History of ovarian cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Past ovarian cancer
    • Ovarian cancer survivor
    • Previous adnexal malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8543: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of ovary

    Also known as:

    • Vulvar Cancer
    • Cancer of the vulva
    • Vulvar carcinoma
    • External female genital cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    What procedures does Dr. Lightfoot perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Lightfoot 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. Lightfoot. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    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)

    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 Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Vaginal and Cervical Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Vaginal and Cervical Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 57421: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present; with biopsy(s) of vagina/cervix

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix
    • Cold Knife Conization
    • Laser Conization

    CPT Codes:

    • 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser

    Also known as:

    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Scraping
    • Uterine Neck Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 57505: Endocervical curettage (not done as part of a dilation and curettage)

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    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

    Does Dr. Lightfoot accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lightfoot accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-2285 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lightfoot accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Lightfoot in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Maine

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Lightfoot's office located?

    Dr. Michelle Lightfoot's Primary Practice

    240 E 38th St

    New York, NY 10016

    (617) 667-2285

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    Dr. Michelle Lightfoot's Practice 2

    330 Brookline Ave

    Boston, MA 02215

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

    Dr. Lightfoot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699189910.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lightfoot?

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

    What is Dr. Michelle Lightfoot's specialty?

    Dr. Lightfoot is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near New York, NY. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Lightfoot to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michelle Lightfoot affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lightfoot is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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 Michelle Lightfoot accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Michelle Lightfoot is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michelle Lightfoot offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lightfoot's office at (617) 667-2285 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michelle Lightfoot?

    Please contact Dr. Lightfoot's office at (617) 667-2285 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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