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Dr. Carissia Calvo-Strube, MD
San Antonio, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Calvo-Strube, Surgical Oncologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Carissia Calvo-Strube, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Calvo-Strube is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calvo-Strube’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calvo-Strube’s office at (210) 450-5990.
What languages does Dr. Calvo-Strube speak?
Dr. Calvo-Strube and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Calvo-Strube typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Calvo-Strube 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. Calvo-Strube. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer 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
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Calvo-Strube typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Calvo-Strube 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. Calvo-Strube. 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
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:
- 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 Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Does Dr. Calvo-Strube accept my insurance?
Dr. Calvo-Strube accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 450-5990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Calvo-Strube accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Calvo-Strube in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Calvo-Strube's office located?
Dr. Carissia Calvo-Strube's Primary Practice
7979 Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 450-5990
What is Dr. Calvo-Strube's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Calvo-Strube's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508209966.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calvo-Strube?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Calvo-Strube
What is Dr. Carissia Calvo-Strube's specialty?
Dr. Calvo-Strube is a Surgical Oncologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Carissia Calvo-Strube affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Calvo-Strube is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Carissia Calvo-Strube accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carissia Calvo-Strube is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carissia Calvo-Strube offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Calvo-Strube's office at (210) 450-5990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carissia Calvo-Strube?
Please contact Dr. Calvo-Strube's office at (210) 450-5990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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