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Dr. Emily Palmquist, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palmquist, Surgeon in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Emily Palmquist, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Palmquist is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palmquist’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palmquist’s office at (206) 520-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Palmquist speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Palmquist treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Palmquist 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. Palmquist. 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
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
    • 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
    • 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
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
    • Cancer of right female nipple
    • Right female areola tumor
    • Malignant growth on right female nipple

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
    • C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Breast Removal Surgery
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
    • Surgery to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
    • Prophylactic Mastectomy
    • Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
    • Preventative Breast Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4001: Encounter for prophylactic removal 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Nipple Discharge
    • Breast Disease
    • Nipple Secretion
    • Leaking Nipple
    • Galactorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6452: Nipple discharge

    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:

    • 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:

    • Surgical Drain Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Drain removal after surgery
    • Post-operative drain care
    • Changing surgical drains

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

    Which procedures does Dr. Palmquist perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Emily Palmquist may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Palmquist's office.

    Does Dr. Palmquist accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palmquist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palmquist accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Palmquist in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Palmquist's office located?

    Dr. Emily Palmquist's Primary Practice

    825 Eastlake Ave E

    Seattle, WA 98109

    (206) 520-5000

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    Dr. Emily Palmquist's Practice 2

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

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

    Dr. Palmquist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003296500.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palmquist?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Palmquist's specialty?

    Dr. Palmquist is a Surgeon near Seattle, WA. 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. Palmquist to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Emily Palmquist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palmquist is affiliated with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 Emily Palmquist accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Palmquist is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Palmquist offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palmquist's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emily Palmquist?

    Please contact Dr. Palmquist's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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