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Dr. Lynn Dengel, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dengel, Surgical Oncologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Lynn Dengel, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dengel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dengel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dengel’s office at (434) 984-6121.

    What languages does Dr. Dengel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dengel treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Dengel 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. Dengel. 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:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
    • Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso
    • Left Leg Melanoma
    • Left Hip Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
    • Right Arm Melanoma
    • Right Shoulder Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
    • Left Arm Melanoma
    • Left Shoulder Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Left Arm
    • Left Upper Limb Melanoma
    • Right Leg Melanoma
    • Right Hip Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Right Leg
    • Right Lower Limb Melanoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
    • C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
    • C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip

    Also known as:

    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    What procedures does Dr. Dengel perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Dengel 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. Dengel. 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Repair (Body)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
    • Complex Skin Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12035: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    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:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Marker Placement
    • Localization device insertion
    • Percutaneous tissue marking
    • Biopsy site marker placement
    • Radioactive seed placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 10035: Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization (Additional)
    • Breast Clip Placement
    • Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
    • Radioactive Seed Placement in Breast

    CPT Codes:

    • 19282: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including mammographic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Superficial Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Lymph Gland Biopsy
    • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
    • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
    • Groin Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
    • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Complete Axillary Lymph Node Removal
    • Axillary dissection
    • Armpit lymph node surgery
    • Lymphadenectomy of armpit

    CPT Codes:

    • 38745: Axillary lymphadenectomy; complete

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Dengel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dengel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 984-6121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dengel accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Dengel in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dengel's office located?

    Dr. Lynn Dengel's Primary Practice

    1240 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 984-6121

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    Dr. Lynn Dengel's Practice 2

    595 Martha Jefferson Dr Ste 320

    Charlottesville, VA 22911

    (434) 984-6121

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

    Dr. Dengel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134334592.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dengel?

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

    What is Dr. Lynn Dengel's specialty?

    Dr. Dengel is a Surgical Oncologist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Contact Dr. Dengel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lynn Dengel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dengel is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Sentara RMH Medical Center, Prince William 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 Lynn Dengel accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Lynn Dengel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lynn Dengel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dengel's office at (434) 984-6121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lynn Dengel?

    Please contact Dr. Dengel's office at (434) 984-6121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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