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Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid, MD
Hendersonville, NC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salm-Schmid, Surgical Oncologist in Hendersonville, NC?
Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Hendersonville, NC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Salm-Schmid is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salm-Schmid’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salm-Schmid’s office at (614) 293-4040.
Is Dr. Salm-Schmid board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Salm-Schmid speak?
Dr. Salm-Schmid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Salm-Schmid typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Salm-Schmid 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. Salm-Schmid. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- 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
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Salm-Schmid typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Salm-Schmid 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. Salm-Schmid. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
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:
- 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
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)
Does Dr. Salm-Schmid accept my insurance?
Dr. Salm-Schmid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-4040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salm-Schmid accept in Hendersonville, NC?
Dr. Salm-Schmid in Hendersonville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salm-Schmid's office located?
Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid's Primary Practice
80 Doctors Dr Ste 1
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(614) 293-4040
What is Dr. Salm-Schmid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salm-Schmid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750302089.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salm-Schmid?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salm-Schmid
What is Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid's specialty?
Dr. Salm-Schmid is a Surgical Oncologist near Hendersonville, NC.
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. Colette Salm-Schmid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salm-Schmid is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville, Spartanburg Regional 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 Colette Salm-Schmid accepting new patients in Hendersonville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salm-Schmid's office at (614) 293-4040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Colette Salm-Schmid?
Please contact Dr. Salm-Schmid's office at (614) 293-4040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid have?
Dr. Colette Salm-Schmid is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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