LD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Destefano, Surgical Oncologist in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Lauren Destefano, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Destefano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Destefano’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Destefano’s office at (310) 423-9331.
What languages does Dr. Destefano speak?
Dr. Destefano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Destefano treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Destefano 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. Destefano. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female 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:
- 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:
- Arm Swelling After Mastectomy
- Lymphedema
- Mastectomy
- Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
- Swelling After Breast Cancer Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- I972: Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome
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:
- 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:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast conditions
- Fibrocystic breast changes
- Mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6099: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of unspecified breast
What procedures does Dr. Destefano perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Destefano 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. Destefano. 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
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
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:
- 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. Destefano accept my insurance?
Dr. Destefano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-9331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Destefano accept in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Destefano in Tarzana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Techsystems
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Humana
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Destefano's office located?
Dr. Lauren Destefano's Primary Practice
18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(310) 423-9331
Dr. Lauren Destefano's Practice 2
310 N San Vicente Blvd Ste 315
West Hollywood, CA 90048
What is Dr. Destefano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Destefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710390513.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Destefano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Destefano
What is Dr. Lauren Destefano's specialty?
Dr. Destefano is a Surgical Oncologist near Tarzana, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Destefano to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lauren Destefano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Destefano is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Surgical Oncologist?
Explore Surgical Oncologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Lauren Destefano accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Destefano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Destefano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Destefano's office at (310) 423-9331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Destefano?
Please contact Dr. Destefano's office at (310) 423-9331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Surgical Oncologist Near Tarzana, CA
SY
Surgical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Stephanie Young, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Sherman Oaks, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Sherman Oaks, CA
BE
Accepting patientsDr. Babak Eghbalieh, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sherman Oaks, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Sherman Oaks, CA
RA
Surgical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Rahim Aimaq, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Northridge, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Northridge, CA