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Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal, MD
Chico, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ching-Tismal, Surgical Oncologist in Chico, CA?
Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Chico, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ching-Tismal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ching-Tismal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ching-Tismal’s office at (530) 898-8088.
Is Dr. Ching-Tismal board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ching-Tismal speak?
Dr. Ching-Tismal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ching-Tismal treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Ching-Tismal 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. Ching-Tismal. 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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does Dr. Ching-Tismal perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Ching-Tismal 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. Ching-Tismal. 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
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Does Dr. Ching-Tismal accept my insurance?
Dr. Ching-Tismal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 898-8088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ching-Tismal accept in Chico, CA?
Dr. Ching-Tismal in Chico, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Ching-Tismal's office located?
Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal's Primary Practice
251 Cohasset Rd Ste 330
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 898-8088
Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal's Practice 2
1301 Palm Ave Ste 700
Jacksonville, FL 32207
What is Dr. Ching-Tismal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ching-Tismal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548454259.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ching-Tismal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ching-Tismal
What is Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal's specialty?
Dr. Ching-Tismal is a Surgical Oncologist near Chico, CA. 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. Ching-Tismal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ching-Tismal is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Surgical Oncologist?
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Is Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal accepting new patients in Chico, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ching-Tismal's office at (530) 898-8088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal?
Please contact Dr. Ching-Tismal's office at (530) 898-8088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal have?
Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching-Tismal is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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