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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lancaster, Surgical Oncologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Rachael Lancaster, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lancaster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lancaster’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lancaster’s office at (205) 801-8000.
What languages does Dr. Lancaster speak?
Dr. Lancaster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lancaster treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Lancaster 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. Lancaster. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- DCIS
- Early Ductal Breast Cancer
- Precancerous Ductal Lesion
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female 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:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0510: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of unspecified breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
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
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
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Lump
- Breast Disease
- Breast mass
- Breast lesion
- Palpable breast mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Disease
- Breast infection with pus
- Nipple abscess
- Mammary abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- N611: Abscess of the breast and nipple
Which procedures does Dr. Lancaster perform as a Surgical Oncologist?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rachael Lancaster may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lancaster's office.
Does Dr. Lancaster accept my insurance?
Dr. Lancaster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 801-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lancaster accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Lancaster in Birmingham, AL 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Lancaster's office located?
Dr. Rachael Lancaster's Primary Practice
2000 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 801-8000
What is Dr. Lancaster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lancaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053639351.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lancaster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lancaster
What is Dr. Rachael Lancaster's specialty?
Dr. Lancaster is a Surgical Oncologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Lancaster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachael Lancaster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lancaster is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Rachael Lancaster accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Rachael Lancaster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachael Lancaster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lancaster's office at (205) 801-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachael Lancaster?
Please contact Dr. Lancaster's office at (205) 801-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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