Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avants, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Loma Linda, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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Where did Dr. Avants go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Loma Linda University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Avants board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Teresa Avants, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Avants speak?
Dr. Avants and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Avants typically treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Avants 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. Avants. 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:
- 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- False Labor
- Childbirth
- Braxton Hicks Contractions
- Practice Contractions
- Prodromal Labor
ICD-10 Codes:
- O471: False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
What procedures does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Avants typically perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Avants 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. Avants. 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:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Does Dr. Avants accept my insurance?
Dr. Avants accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 799-8620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avants accept in Loma Linda, CA?
Dr. Avants in Loma Linda, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Avants' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Avants affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Avants has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Avants's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avants's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235254848.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avants?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avants