17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Sowden, Surgeon in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Michelle Sowden, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Burlington, VT with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Sowden completed her residency at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Sowden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sowden’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sowden’s office at (802) 847-2262.
Where did Dr. Sowden go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine - Breast Care
Residency: Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center
Is Dr. Sowden board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Sowden, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sowden speak?
Dr. Sowden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sowden treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sowden 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. Sowden. 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
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right 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
What procedures does Dr. Sowden perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sowden 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. Sowden. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
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
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
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
Does Dr. Sowden accept my insurance?
Dr. Sowden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 847-2262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sowden accept in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Sowden in Burlington, VT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CDPHP
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Express Scripts
Hines Interests LTD Partnership
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
Other TPA
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Sowden's office located?
Dr. Michelle Sowden's Primary Practice
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 847-2262
What is Dr. Sowden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sowden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528190113.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sowden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sowden
What is Dr. Michelle Sowden's specialty?
Dr. Sowden is a Surgeon near Burlington, VT. 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. Sowden to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Sowden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sowden is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: The University Of Vermont Medical Center, Alice Hyde Medical Center, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Northwestern Medical Center (ed), Porter Medical Center, Copley Hospital, Inc.. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michelle Sowden accepting new patients in Burlington, VT?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Sowden is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Sowden offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sowden's office at (802) 847-2262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Sowden?
Please contact Dr. Sowden's office at (802) 847-2262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Sowden have?
Dr. Michelle Sowden is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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