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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Goffney, Surgical Oncologist in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Willie Goffney, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Goffney graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery Ucla Med Ctr, Medical Oncology. Dr. Goffney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goffney’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goffney’s office at (562) 531-9272.
Where did Dr. Goffney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery Ucla Med Ctr, Medical Oncology | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Goffney speak?
Dr. Goffney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Goffney typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Goffney 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. Goffney. 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:
- Leukemoid Reaction
- Blood Disorder
- High white blood cell count (non-cancerous)
- Mimics leukemia
- Reactive leukocytosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72823: Leukemoid reaction
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Goffney typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Goffney 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. Goffney. 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:
- Muscle Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Debridement
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
- Bone Cleaning Surgery
- Surgical Debridement of Bone
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Sacral Pressure Ulcer Removal
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsore Excision
- Sacral Decubitus Ulcer Surgery
- Pressure Sore Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 15936: Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, in preparation for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft closure;
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Goffney accept my insurance?
Dr. Goffney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 531-9272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Goffney accept in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Goffney in Lakewood, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Goffney's office located?
Dr. Willie Goffney's Primary Practice
3300 E South St Ste 201
Lakewood, CA 90805
(562) 531-9272
What is Dr. Goffney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goffney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679776074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goffney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goffney
What is Dr. Willie Goffney's specialty?
Dr. Goffney is a Surgical Oncologist near Lakewood, 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. Willie Goffney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Goffney is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Los Angeles General 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 Willie Goffney accepting new patients in Lakewood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Willie Goffney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Willie Goffney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Goffney's office at (562) 531-9272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Willie Goffney?
Please contact Dr. Goffney's office at (562) 531-9272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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