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Who is Dr. Black, Gynecologic Oncologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Destin Black, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Black graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Black is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Black’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Black’s office at (318) 212-8727.
Where did Dr. Black go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Lsu Health Science Center University Hospital | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Black board certified as a Gynecologic Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Destin Black, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Black speak?
Dr. Black and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Black treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Black 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. Black. 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:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Noninflammatory Disorder of Ovary, Fallopian Tube, and Broad Ligament
- Ovarian Disorder
- Ovarian and Tubal Problems
- Broad Ligament Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N838: Other noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament
Also known as:
- Vulvar Cancer
- Cancer of the vulva
- Vulvar carcinoma
- External female genital cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
- Belly lump
- Pelvic mass
- Abdominal swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
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:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Uterine Disease
- EIN
- Precancerous Uterine Cells
- Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N8502: Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia [EIN]
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovary Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N83209: Unspecified ovarian cyst, unspecified side
Also known as:
- Blocked Ureter
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Stricture
- Narrowed Ureter
- Ureter Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
What procedures does Dr. Black perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Black 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. Black. 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
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Radical Abdominal Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Abdominal Uterus Removal
- Open Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Cervix Removal
- Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
- Radical Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Lymph Node Removal
- Open Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy
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)
- 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
- 58210: Radical abdominal hysterectomy, with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)
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:
- 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 Hysterectomy for Cancer
- Extensive Surgery for Ovarian or Abdominal Cancer
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Total Hysterectomy with Omentectomy
- Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Uterine Cancer Surgery
- Peritoneal Cancer Resection
- Radical Ovarian/Tubal Cancer Surgery
- Salpingo-oophorectomy with Omentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58575: Laparoscopy, surgical, total hysterectomy for resection of malignancy (tumor debulking), with omentectomy including salpingo-oophorectomy, unilateral or bilateral, when performed
- 58952: Resection (initial) of ovarian, tubal or primary peritoneal malignancy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy; with radical dissection for debulking (ie, radical excision or destruction, intra-abdominal or retroperitoneal tumors)
Also known as:
- Extensive Pelvic Cancer Surgery
- Extensive Gynecological Cancer Surgery
- Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy
- Ovarian cancer debulking surgery
- Uterine cancer surgery with lymph node dissection
- Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
- Radical Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy
- Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy with Omentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58953: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking;
- 58954: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking; with pelvic lymphadenectomy and limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Partial Vulva Removal
- Simple Partial Vulvectomy
- Vulvar Excision
- Outer Genital Area Removal
CPT Codes:
- 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial
Also known as:
- Partial Radical Vulvectomy with Lymph Node Removal
- Radical Partial Vulvectomy
- Vulvar Cancer Surgery with Lymphadenectomy
- Groin Lymph Node Removal with Vulvectomy
CPT Codes:
- 56632: Vulvectomy, radical, partial; with bilateral inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy
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:
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair (Abdominal)
- Abdominal colpopexy
- Vaginal vault suspension
- Surgical repair of vaginal prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57280: Colpopexy, abdominal approach
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:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Femoral Lymph Node Removal
- Groin Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
- Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
- Ureteral Catheter Placement
- Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
- 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
Also known as:
- Ureter Release for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Ureterolysis
- Ureter Repositioning
- Release of Ureter from Scar Tissue
CPT Codes:
- 50715: Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter for retroperitoneal fibrosis
Also known as:
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization during Colon Surgery
- Partial Colon Removal with Reconnection
- Splenic Flexure Take-down
- Colon Flexure Mobilization
- Colon Resection Add-on Procedure
- Partial Colectomy with Anastomosis
- Bowel Resection (Partial Colon)
- Colon Segment Removal
- Colon Surgery with Reattachment
CPT Codes:
- 44139: Mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 44140: Colectomy, partial; with anastomosis
Also known as:
- Appendectomy (During Other Surgery)
- Appendix Removal
- Incidental Appendectomy
- Appendectomy with another procedure
CPT Codes:
- 44955: Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
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:
- Open Abdominal Tumor or Cyst Removal
- Peritoneal Tumor Excision
- Mesenteric Cyst Removal
- Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49187: Excision Or Destruction, Open, Intra-Abdominal (Ie, Peritoneal, Mesenteric, Retroperitoneal), Primary Or Secondary Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S), Sum Of The Maximum Length Of Tumor(S) Or Cyst(S); 5.1 To 10 Cm
Also known as:
- Large Abdominal Tumor or Cyst Removal
- Intra-abdominal tumor excision
- Peritoneal tumor removal
- Mesenteric cyst removal
- Retroperitoneal tumor destruction
CPT Codes:
- 49205: Excision or destruction, open, intra-abdominal tumors, cysts or endometriomas, 1 or more peritoneal, mesenteric, or retroperitoneal primary or secondary tumors; largest tumor greater than 10.0 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Black accept my insurance?
Dr. Black accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-8727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Black accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Black in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Black's office located?
Dr. Destin Black's Primary Practice
2600 Kings Hwy Ste 420
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 212-8727
What is Dr. Black's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306062625.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Black?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Black
What is Dr. Destin Black's specialty?
Dr. Black is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Shreveport, LA. 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. Black to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Destin Black affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Black is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis Knighton North, Willis Knighton South. 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 Destin Black accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Destin Black is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Destin Black offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Black's office at (318) 212-8727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Destin Black?
Please contact Dr. Black's office at (318) 212-8727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Destin Black have?
Dr. Destin Black is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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