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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fancher, Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Crystal Fancher, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Fancher is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fancher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fancher’s office at (310) 582-7096.
What languages does Dr. Fancher speak?
Dr. Fancher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Fancher typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Fancher 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. Fancher. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
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
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Fancher typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Fancher 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. Fancher. 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
- 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:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19316: Mastopexy
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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Fancher accept my insurance?
Dr. Fancher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 582-7096 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fancher accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Fancher in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fancher's office located?
Dr. Crystal Fancher's Primary Practice
2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 582-7096
What is Dr. Fancher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fancher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578983193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fancher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fancher
What is Dr. Crystal Fancher's specialty?
Dr. Fancher is a Surgical Oncologist near Santa Monica, CA.
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. Crystal Fancher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fancher is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Crystal Fancher accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Crystal Fancher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Crystal Fancher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fancher's office at (310) 582-7096 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Crystal Fancher?
Please contact Dr. Fancher's office at (310) 582-7096 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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