Dr. Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson, MD
San Francisco, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carlson, Surgical Oncologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carlson completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Carlson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carlson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carlson’s office at (713) 792-6161.
Where did Dr. Carlson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University
What languages does Dr. Carlson speak?
Dr. Carlson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Carlson typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Carlson 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. Carlson. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Carlson typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Carlson 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. Carlson. 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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)
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. Carlson accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 792-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carlson accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Carlson 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Carlson's office located?
Dr. Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson's Primary Practice
2351 Clay St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(713) 792-6161
What is Dr. Carlson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124552880.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carlson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carlson
What is Dr. Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson's specialty?
Dr. Carlson is a Surgical Oncologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carlson is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Novato Community Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, 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 Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carlson's office at (713) 792-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kjirsten Ayn Carlson Carlson?
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