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Dr. Heather Pulaski, MD

Webster, TX

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    Who is Dr. Pulaski, Gynecologic Oncologist in Webster, TX?

    Dr. Heather Pulaski, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Webster, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pulaski completed her residency at M D Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Pulaski is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pulaski’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pulaski’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pulaski?

    Dr. Heather Pulaski, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pulaski empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gynecologic Cancers, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Webster/TX community, Dr. Pulaski is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Pulaski go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: M D Anderson Cancer Center

    What languages does Dr. Pulaski speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pulaski treat?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Pulaski 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. Pulaski. 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:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Cancer of the ovary
    • Ovarian carcinoma
    • Female reproductive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C563: Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries
    • C561: Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
    • C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer
    • Malignant Cervical Tumor
    • Cervical Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Cervix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C538: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri
    • C530: Malignant neoplasm of endocervix

    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:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Early Vulvar Cancer
    • Vulvar Cancer
    • Carcinoma in situ of vulva
    • Precancerous vulvar cells
    • Non-invasive vulvar cancer
    • Stage 0 vulvar cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D071: Carcinoma in situ of vulva

    Also known as:

    • Other Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
    • Unspecified Abdominal Lump
    • Pelvic Swelling
    • Internal Abdominal Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1909: Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump

    What procedures does Dr. Pulaski perform?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Pulaski 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. Pulaski. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    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:

    • Partial Vulva Removal
    • Simple Partial Vulvectomy
    • Vulvar Excision
    • Outer Genital Area Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial

    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:

    • Removal of Vulvar Lesions (Simple)
    • Vulvar Lesion Destruction
    • Laser Vulvar Surgery
    • Cryosurgery Vulva
    • Electrosurgery Vulva

    CPT Codes:

    • 56501: Destruction of lesion(s), vulva; simple (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Brachytherapy Device Insertion
    • Uterine Tandem Placement
    • Vaginal Ovoids Insertion
    • Internal Radiation Therapy Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 57155: Insertion of uterine tandem and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Lesion Removal
    • Vaginal Growth Destruction
    • Laser Vaginal Surgery
    • Electrosurgery for Vaginal Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 57061: Destruction of vaginal lesion(s); simple (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix
    • Cold Knife Conization
    • Laser Conization

    CPT Codes:

    • 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
    • Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    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:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Biopsy
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
    • Chest Wall Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
    • Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Does Dr. Pulaski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pulaski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pulaski accept in Webster, TX?

    Dr. Pulaski in Webster, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Christus Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pulaski's office located?

    Dr. Heather Pulaski's Primary Practice

    501 W Medical Center Blvd

    Webster, TX 77598

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    Dr. Heather Pulaski's Practice 2

    910 E Houston St Ste 100

    Tyler, TX 75702

    (903) 579-9800

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    Dr. Heather Pulaski's Practice 3

    4533 Kingwood Dr Ste 100

    Kingwood, TX 77345

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    Patients give Dr. Heather Pulaski an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Pulaski has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Pulaski, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Pulaski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033230354.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pulaski?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Pulaski's specialty?

    Dr. Pulaski is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Webster, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Pulaski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Heather Pulaski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Pulaski is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler. 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 Heather Pulaski accepting new patients in Webster, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Pulaski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Pulaski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pulaski's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heather Pulaski?

    Please contact Dr. Pulaski's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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