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Dr. Susan Lee Char, MD

Surgeon

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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Surgeon like Dr. Lee Char typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site 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

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Lee Char typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Lee Char 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. 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. 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:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    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 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19085: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance

    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:

    • 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

    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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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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    Ucsf Department Of Surgery

    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?A 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.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is 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, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Susan Lee Char?

    Please contact Dr. Lee Char's office at (415) 600-1817 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lee Char's office located?

    Dr. Lee Char's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Palo Alto, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Lee Char have?

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