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Who is Dr. Burak, Surgical Oncologist in Savannah, GA?
Dr. William Burak, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Savannah, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Burak is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burak’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burak’s office at (912) 350-2700.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Burak?
Dr. William Burak, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Burak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Cancer Reconstruction, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy, Sentinel Node Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Savannah/GA community, Dr. Burak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Burak speak?
Dr. Burak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Burak treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Burak 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. Burak. 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
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
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:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Unclear Mammogram
- Mammography
- Mammograms
- Inconclusive breast screening
- Mammogram needs further testing
- Uncertain mammogram result
ICD-10 Codes:
- R922: Inconclusive mammogram
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left 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:
- General Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Unspecified Cancer Screening
- Overall Cancer Check
- Comprehensive Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z129: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
- Breast Disease
- Lump in right breast upper outer
- Right breast mass upper outer
- Palpable mass right upper outer breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
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:
- Benign Breast Changes in Right Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous right breast changes
- Right breast benign dysplasia
- Right breast fibrocystic changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6091: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast conditions
- Fibrocystic changes left breast
- Left mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast
What procedures does Dr. Burak perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Burak 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. Burak. 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:
- 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 Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Deep Breast Abscess Drainage
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
- Breast Abscess Incision
- Mastotomy
- Exploration of Breast Abscess
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
- 19020: Mastotomy with exploration or drainage of abscess, deep
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Cyst Aspiration
- Breast Cyst Drainage
- Puncture of Breast Cyst
CPT Codes:
- 19000: Puncture aspiration of cyst of breast;
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
- Breast Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Burak accept my insurance?
Dr. Burak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 350-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burak accept in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Burak in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Allied Benefit Systems
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Burak's office located?
Dr. William Burak's Primary Practice
4700 Waters Ave Ste 405
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 350-2700
What is Dr. Burak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518159417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burak
What is Dr. William Burak's specialty?
Dr. Burak is a Surgical Oncologist near Savannah, GA. 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. Burak to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Burak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Burak is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorial Health. 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 William Burak accepting new patients in Savannah, GA?
Yes, Dr. William Burak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Burak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burak's office at (912) 350-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Burak?
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