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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. French, Surgeon in Merced, CA?
Dr. Andrea French, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Merced, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. French completed her residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. French is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. French’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. French’s office at (209) 740-4686.
Where did Dr. French go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. French board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Andrea French, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. French speak?
Dr. French and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. French treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. French 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. French. 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Breast Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Breast Disease
- Breast Neoplasm
- Breast Lump of Unknown Type
- Uncertain Breast Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4861: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right breast
- D4862: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left breast
Also known as:
- Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Cholecystitis
- Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K811: Chronic cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Skin Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
What procedures does Dr. French perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. French 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. French. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (Ventral, Umbilical, or Epigastric)
- Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Minimally invasive hernia surgery
- Laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair
- Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with mesh
- Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49652: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair, ventral, umbilical, spigelian or epigastric hernia (includes mesh insertion, when performed); reducible
- 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal (Ligation)
- Internal Hemorrhoid Removal (THD)
- Stapled Hemorrhoid Removal
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Removal
- Non-Rubber Band Ligation
- Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization
- THD Procedure
- Hemorrhoid Ligation with Mucopexy
- Hemorrhoidopexy
- PPH Procedure
- Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 46946: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by ligation other than rubber band; 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, without imaging guidance
- 46948: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization, 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, including ultrasound guidance, with mucopexy, when performed
- 46947: Hemorrhoidopexy (eg, for prolapsing internal hemorrhoids) by stapling
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Perianal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
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
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
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
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:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Shoulder Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Shoulder Mass Excision
- Subcutaneous Shoulder Tumor Removal
- Shoulder Lump Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 23071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Does Dr. French accept my insurance?
Dr. French accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 740-4686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. French accept in Merced, CA?
Dr. French in Merced, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. French's office located?
What is Dr. French's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. French's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750551792.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. French?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. French
What is Dr. Andrea French's specialty?
Dr. French is a Surgeon near Merced, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. French to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrea French affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. French is affiliated with Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, CA, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
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Is Andrea French accepting new patients in Merced, CA?
Yes, Dr. Andrea French is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea French offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. French's office at (209) 740-4686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrea French?
Please contact Dr. French's office at (209) 740-4686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrea French have?
Dr. Andrea French is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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