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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shenk, Surgical Oncologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Robert Shenk, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH. He is board certified. Dr. Shenk graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at U Tx-M D Anderson Cancer C, General Surgery; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery; Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Immunology. Dr. Shenk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shenk’s office at (216) 844-7874.
Where did Dr. Shenk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Tx-M D Anderson Cancer C, General Surgery; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery; Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Immunology | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shenk board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Shenk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shenk speak?
Dr. Shenk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Shenk typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Shenk 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. Shenk. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left 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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Shenk typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Shenk 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. Shenk. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
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:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
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
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:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Shenk accept my insurance?
Dr. Shenk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 844-7874 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shenk accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Shenk in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Shenk's office located?
What is Dr. Shenk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shenk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821018524.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shenk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shenk
What is Dr. Robert Shenk's specialty?
Dr. Shenk is a Surgical Oncologist near Cleveland, OH.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Robert Shenk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shenk is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center 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 Robert Shenk accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Robert Shenk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Shenk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shenk's office at (216) 844-7874 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Shenk?
Please contact Dr. Shenk's office at (216) 844-7874 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Shenk have?
Dr. Robert Shenk is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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