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Who is Dr. Cavnar, Surgical Oncologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cavnar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cavnar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cavnar’s office at (859) 323-6542.
What languages does Dr. Cavnar speak?
Dr. Cavnar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cavnar treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Cavnar 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. Cavnar. 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:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cyst
- Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatic Disease
- Cyst on Pancreas
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Fluid Sac on Pancreas
- Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
- Named Pancreatic Conditions
- Other Defined Pancreas Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K862: Cyst of pancreas
- K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
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:
- Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
- GI growth of unknown type
- Indeterminate digestive mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Stomach Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- GIST of stomach
- Gastric GIST
- Stomach tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C49A2: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of stomach
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel fistula
- Enteric fistula
- Abdominal fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K632: Fistula of intestine
Which procedures does Dr. Cavnar perform as a Surgical Oncologist?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Cavnar 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. Cavnar's office.
Does Dr. Cavnar accept my insurance?
Dr. Cavnar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-6542 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cavnar accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Cavnar in Lexington, KY 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cavnar's office located?
What is Dr. Cavnar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cavnar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699970426.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cavnar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cavnar
What is Dr. Michael Cavnar's specialty?
Dr. Cavnar is a Surgical Oncologist near Lexington, KY. 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. Cavnar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Cavnar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cavnar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uk Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion H. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Cavnar accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cavnar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Cavnar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cavnar's office at (859) 323-6542 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Cavnar?
Please contact Dr. Cavnar's office at (859) 323-6542 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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