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Dr. Susan Lee Char, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee Char, Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Susan Lee Char, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Lee Char completed her residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Radiation Oncology; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lee Char is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee Char’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee Char’s office at (415) 600-1817.

    Where did Dr. Lee Char go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Radiation Oncology; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il

    Is Dr. Lee Char board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Lee Char, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Lee Char speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lee Char treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Lee Char 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. Lee Char. 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 Right Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • 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
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left 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:

    • 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:

    • Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous left breast conditions
    • Fibrocystic changes left breast
    • Left mammary dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Changes in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous right breast changes
    • Right breast benign dysplasia
    • Right breast fibrocystic changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6091: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Calcium Spots on Mammogram
    • Mammography
    • Breast calcifications
    • Mammogram calcifications
    • Calcium deposits in breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R921: Mammographic calcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling
    • Genetic risk assessment
    • Hereditary counseling
    • DNA counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

    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:

    • 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:

    • Lump in Left Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Left breast mass
    • Left breast lesion
    • Left breast nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6320: Unspecified lump in the left breast, unspecified quadrant

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Lump
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous breast mass
    • Breast fibroadenoma
    • Benign breast disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Lee Char perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Susan Lee Char may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lee Char's office.

    Does Dr. Lee Char accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee Char accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-1817 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lee Char accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Lee Char in San Francisco, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lee Char's office located?

    Dr. Susan Lee Char's Primary Practice

    3838 California St

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 600-1817

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    Dr. Susan Lee Char's Practice 2

    513 Parnassus Ave Rm S321

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Susan Lee Char's Practice 3

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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

    Dr. Lee Char's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942331087.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lee Char?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Lee Char's specialty?

    Dr. Lee Char is a Surgeon near San Francisco, CA. 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. Lee Char to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Susan Lee Char affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lee Char is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Sutter Solano Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula 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 Susan Lee Char accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Lee Char is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Lee Char offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee Char's office at (415) 600-1817 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Lee Char?

    Please contact Dr. Lee Char's office at (415) 600-1817 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Lee Char have?

    Dr. Susan Lee Char is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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