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Dr. Sara Michael, MD

Lake Forest, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Michael, Body Imaging Specialist in Lake Forest, IL?

    Dr. Sara Michael, MD is a Body Imaging Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Michael is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michael’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michael’s office at (847) 234-5600.

    What languages does Dr. Michael speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Michael treat?

    As a Body Imaging Specialist, Dr. Michael 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. Michael. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Calcium Spots on Mammogram
    • Unclear Mammogram
    • Mammography
    • Mammograms
    • Breast calcifications
    • Mammogram calcifications
    • Calcium deposits in breast
    • Inconclusive breast screening
    • Mammogram needs further testing
    • Uncertain mammogram result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R921: Mammographic calcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast
    • R922: Inconclusive mammogram

    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 Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
    • Lump in Upper Outer Left Breast
    • Breast Lump in Right Breast Overlapping Quadrants
    • Lump in Left Breast (Multiple Areas)
    • Lump in Upper Inner Left Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Lump in right breast upper outer
    • Right breast mass upper outer
    • Palpable mass right upper outer breast
    • Mass in upper outer left breast
    • Nodule in left breast upper outer
    • Lump in right breast multiple areas
    • Right breast mass overlapping
    • Palpable mass right breast
    • Mass in left breast multiple quadrants
    • Left breast lump overlapping areas
    • Nodule in left breast widespread
    • Mass in upper inner left breast
    • Nodule in left breast upper inner

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
    • N6321: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper outer quadrant
    • N6315: Unspecified lump in the right breast, overlapping quadrants
    • N6325: Unspecified lump in the left breast, overlapping quadrants
    • N6322: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper inner quadrant

    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 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:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cyst
    • Fibrocystic Breast Changes
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast lump (cystic)
    • Fluid-filled breast sac
    • Cystic breasts
    • Fibrocystic disease
    • Lumpy breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6001: Solitary cyst of right breast
    • N6002: Solitary cyst of left breast
    • N6012: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Family History
    • Hereditary breast cancer risk
    • Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
    • Breast cancer in the family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Dense Breasts
    • Dense breast tissue
    • High breast density
    • Fibroglandular breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9230: Dense breasts, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cystic Breast Changes in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Fibrocystic right breast
    • Diffuse breast cysts right side
    • Right breast cystic disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6011: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Heterogeneous Density in Both Breasts on Mammogram
    • Dense Breasts (Bilateral)
    • Unevenly Dense Breasts
    • Mammographic Heterogeneous Bilateral Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R92333: Mammographic heterogeneous density, bilateral breasts

    What procedures does Dr. Michael perform?

    As a Body Imaging Specialist, Dr. Michael 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. Michael. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Sampling
    • Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 19082: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including stereotactic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 19085: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    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:

    • Breast Cyst Aspiration
    • Breast Cyst Drainage
    • Puncture of Breast Cyst

    CPT Codes:

    • 19000: Puncture aspiration of cyst of breast;

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization (Additional)
    • Breast Clip Placement
    • Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
    • Radioactive Seed Placement in Breast

    CPT Codes:

    • 19282: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including mammographic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Michael accept my insurance?

    Dr. Michael accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 234-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Michael accept in Lake Forest, IL?

    Dr. Michael in Lake Forest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Michael's office located?

    Dr. Sara Michael's Primary Practice

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd

    Lake Forest, IL 60045

    (847) 234-5600

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    Dr. Sara Michael's Practice 2

    675 N Saint Clair St

    Chicago, IL 60611

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

    Dr. Michael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902101603.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michael?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Michael's specialty?

    Dr. Michael is a Body Imaging Specialist near Lake Forest, IL. A Doctor of Osteopathy specializing in Radiology focuses on body imaging techniques to diagnose and evaluate medical conditions. Utilizing advanced modalities like MRI and CT scans, they provide detailed insights into the body's structures while promoting patient health through a holistic approach. Contact Dr. Michael to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sara Michael affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Michael is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Body Imaging Specialist?

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    Is Sara Michael accepting new patients in Lake Forest, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Michael is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Michael offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Michael's office at (847) 234-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Michael?

    Please contact Dr. Michael's office at (847) 234-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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