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Dr. Teralyn Carter, MD

Dr. Teralyn Carter, MD

Camden, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carter, Surgeon in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Teralyn Carter, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Camden, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carter’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carter’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Carter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Carter treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Carter 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. Carter. 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:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Central Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Breast Abscess
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast infection with pus
    • Nipple abscess
    • Mammary abscess

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N611: Abscess of the breast and nipple

    What procedures does Dr. Carter perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Carter 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. Carter. 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Deep Breast Abscess Drainage
    • Nipple Exploration
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
    • Breast Abscess Incision
    • Mastotomy
    • Exploration of Breast Abscess
    • Nipple duct exploration
    • Lactiferous duct excision
    • Papilloma removal from nipple

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
    • 19020: Mastotomy with exploration or drainage of abscess, deep
    • 19110: Nipple exploration, with or without excision of a solitary lactiferous duct or a papilloma lactiferous duct

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    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:

    • 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 Tissue Expander Placement
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Small Mole Removal
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Skin Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11400: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    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)

    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:

    • Complete Axillary Lymph Node Removal
    • Axillary dissection
    • Armpit lymph node surgery
    • Lymphadenectomy of armpit

    CPT Codes:

    • 38745: Axillary lymphadenectomy; complete

    Does Dr. Carter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carter accept in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Carter in Camden, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bowling Green State University

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Sabre

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Teralyn Carter's Primary Practice

    2 Cooper Plz # 400

    Camden, NJ 08103

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    Dr. Teralyn Carter's Practice 2

    1000 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr

    Willingboro, NJ 08046

    (855) 632-2667

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

    Dr. Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598064792.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carter?

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

    What is Dr. Teralyn Carter's specialty?

    Dr. Carter is a Surgeon near Camden, NJ. 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. Carter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Teralyn Carter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carter is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Shore Medical Center 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 Teralyn Carter accepting new patients in Camden, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Teralyn Carter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Teralyn Carter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Teralyn Carter?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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