Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Applewhite, Surgeon in Albany, NY?
Dr. Megan Applewhite, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Applewhite is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Applewhite’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Applewhite’s office at (518) 262-0940.
What languages does Dr. Applewhite speak?
Dr. Applewhite and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Applewhite treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Applewhite 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. Applewhite. 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:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
- E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenal Problems
- Adrenal Disease
- Adrenal Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E278: Other specified disorders of adrenal gland
What procedures does Dr. Applewhite perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Applewhite 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. Applewhite. 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:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroid Gland Transplant
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
- Parathyroid Autograft
- Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
- Parathyroid Reimplantation
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
- 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Substernal Thyroid Removal
- Cervical Thyroidectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy
- Adrenal Gland Removal (Laparoscopic)
- Adrenal Gland Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 60650: Laparoscopy, surgical, with adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal
Does Dr. Applewhite accept my insurance?
Dr. Applewhite accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-0940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Applewhite accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Applewhite in Albany, 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Applewhite's office located?
Dr. Megan Applewhite's Primary Practice
50 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 262-0940
What is Dr. Applewhite's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Applewhite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043449317.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Applewhite?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Applewhite
What is Dr. Megan Applewhite's specialty?
Dr. Applewhite is a Surgeon near Albany, NY. 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. Applewhite to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Megan Applewhite affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Applewhite is affiliated with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry 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
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Is Megan Applewhite accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Megan Applewhite is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Applewhite offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Applewhite's office at (518) 262-0940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Applewhite?
Please contact Dr. Applewhite's office at (518) 262-0940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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