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Who is Dr. Angarita, Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Fernando Angarita, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Angarita is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Angarita’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Angarita’s office at (346) 238-5105.
What languages does Dr. Angarita speak?
Dr. Angarita and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Angarita typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Angarita 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. Angarita. 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
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Angarita typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Angarita 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. Angarita. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 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
Does Dr. Angarita accept my insurance?
Dr. Angarita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (346) 238-5105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Angarita accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Angarita in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fernando Angarita?
Dr. Angarita has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Angarita's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Angarita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093321168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Angarita?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Angarita
What is Dr. Fernando Angarita's specialty?
Dr. Angarita is a Surgeon near Houston, TX.
What does a Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Fernando Angarita affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Angarita is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook 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 Fernando Angarita accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Angarita is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Angarita offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Angarita, or call (346) 238-5105 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Angarita?
Yes, Dr. Angarita offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Angarita, or call (346) 238-5105 for more information.
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