Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burkett, Gynecologic Oncologist in Birmingham, AL?
What languages does Dr. Burkett speak?
Dr. Burkett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Burkett typically treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Burkett 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. Burkett. 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C530: Malignant neoplasm of endocervix
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Abdominal and Pelvic Mass
- Widespread Abdominal Swelling
- Diffuse Pelvic Mass
- General Abdominal Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1907: Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
Also known as:
- Vulvar Dysplasia
- Vulvar Disorder
- Abnormal Vulvar Cells
- Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N903: Dysplasia of vulva, unspecified
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vulvar Cancer
- Cancer of the vulva
- Vulvar carcinoma
- External female genital cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified
What procedures does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Burkett typically perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Burkett 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. Burkett. 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:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Partial Vulva Removal
- Simple Partial Vulvectomy
- Vulvar Excision
- Outer Genital Area Removal
CPT Codes:
- 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
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:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Burkett accept my insurance?
Dr. Burkett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 877-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burkett accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Burkett in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Burkett's office located?
Dr. Wesley Burkett's Primary Practice
2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 104
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 877-5100
What hospitals are Dr. Burkett affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Burkett has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Burkett's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burkett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578919320.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burkett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burkett