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Dr. Joseph Blansfield, MD

Danville, PA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blansfield, Surgeon in Danville, PA?

    Dr. Joseph Blansfield, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Danville, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Blansfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blansfield’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blansfield’s office at (570) 271-6361.

    What languages does Dr. Blansfield speak?

    Dr. Blansfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Blansfield treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Blansfield 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. Blansfield. 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:

    • 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:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso
    • Left Arm Melanoma
    • Left Shoulder Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Left Arm
    • Left Upper Limb Melanoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
    • C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen Glands
    • Enlarged Glands
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R599: Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified
    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas

    What procedures does Dr. Blansfield perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Blansfield 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. Blansfield. 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:

    • Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Superficial Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Lymph Gland Biopsy
    • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
    • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
    • Groin Lymph Node Removal
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
    • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy
    • Adrenal Gland Removal (Laparoscopic)
    • Adrenal Gland Exploration

    CPT Codes:

    • 60650: Laparoscopy, surgical, with adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    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:

    • Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Excision of Skin Tumor
    • Face Cancer Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer

    CPT Codes:

    • 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    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:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Facial Skin Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Omental Flap Surgery
    • Intra-abdominal Omental Transfer
    • Omentum Flap
    • Abdominal Tissue Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 49905: Omental flap, intra-abdominal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Whipple Procedure
    • Pancreaticoduodenectomy
    • Whipple operation
    • Pancreas cancer surgery
    • Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 48150: Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with total duodenectomy, partial gastrectomy, choledochoenterostomy and gastrojejunostomy (Whipple-type procedure); with pancreatojejunostomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Feeding Tube Placement
    • Jejunostomy Tube Insertion
    • Enteral Feeding Tube
    • Surgical Feeding Tube

    CPT Codes:

    • 44015: Tube or needle catheter jejunostomy for enteral alimentation, intraoperative, any method (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Total Esophagus Removal (Throat to Stomach Connection)
    • Transhiatal Esophagectomy
    • Esophagogastrostomy
    • Food Pipe Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43107: Total or near total esophagectomy, without thoracotomy; with pharyngogastrostomy or cervical esophagogastrostomy, with or without pyloroplasty (transhiatal)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Pancreas Removal
    • Distal Pancreatectomy
    • Partial Pancreas Resection
    • Pancreas Tail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 48140: Pancreatectomy, distal subtotal, with or without splenectomy; without pancreaticojejunostomy

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Resection
    • Enterectomy
    • Bowel resection
    • Small bowel removal
    • Intestinal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis

    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

    Does Dr. Blansfield accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blansfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 271-6361 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blansfield accept in Danville, PA?

    Dr. Blansfield in Danville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • HealthComp

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Blansfield's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Blansfield's Primary Practice

    100 N Academy Ave

    Danville, PA 17822

    (570) 271-6361

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    Dr. Joseph Blansfield's Practice 2

    132 Abigail Ln

    Port Matilda, PA 16870

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    What is Dr. Blansfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Blansfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376593459.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blansfield?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blansfield

    What is Dr. Joseph Blansfield's specialty?

    Dr. Blansfield is a Surgeon near Danville, PA. 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. Blansfield to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Blansfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blansfield is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, WellSpan Evangelical Community 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 Joseph Blansfield accepting new patients in Danville, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Blansfield is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Blansfield offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blansfield's office at (570) 271-6361 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Blansfield?

    Please contact Dr. Blansfield's office at (570) 271-6361 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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