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Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran, MD

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chandrasekaran, Surgeon in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chandrasekaran is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandrasekaran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandrasekaran’s office at (214) 943-8605.

    What languages does Dr. Chandrasekaran speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Chandrasekaran treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Chandrasekaran 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. Chandrasekaran. 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:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Central Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female 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
    • Right female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast

    What procedures does Dr. Chandrasekaran perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Chandrasekaran 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. Chandrasekaran. 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:

    • 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    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. Chandrasekaran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chandrasekaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 943-8605 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chandrasekaran accept in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Chandrasekaran in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • First Administrators

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chandrasekaran's office located?

    Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran's Primary Practice

    1624 S I St Ste 204

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (214) 943-8605

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    Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran's Practice 2

    221 W Colorado Blvd Ste 532

    Dallas, TX 75208

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    Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran's Practice 3

    3555 W Wheatland Rd

    Dallas, TX 75237

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

    Dr. Chandrasekaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154768026.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandrasekaran?

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

    What is Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran's specialty?

    Dr. Chandrasekaran is a Surgeon near Tacoma, WA. 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. Chandrasekaran to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chandrasekaran is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, WA, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Anne Hospital - Burien, WA, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital 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 Bindupriya Chandrasekaran accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bindupriya Chandrasekaran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekaran's office at (214) 943-8605 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bindupriya Chandrasekaran?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekaran's office at (214) 943-8605 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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