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Dr. Jennifer Mcalister, MD
Hendersonville, NC
19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcalister, Surgical Oncologist in Hendersonville, NC?
Dr. Jennifer Mcalister, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Hendersonville, NC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Mcalister completed her residency at Grmerc/Msu. Dr. Mcalister is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcalister’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcalister’s office.
Where did Dr. Mcalister go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Grmerc/Msu
Is Dr. Mcalister board certified in Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Mcalister, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mcalister speak?
Dr. Mcalister and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mcalister treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Mcalister 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. Mcalister. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
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:
- 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 Dr. Mcalister perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Mcalister 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. Mcalister. 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:
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Mcalister accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcalister accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcalister accept in Hendersonville, NC?
Dr. Mcalister in Hendersonville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Mcalister's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Mcalister's Primary Practice
805 6th Ave W Ste 100
Hendersonville, NC 28739
What is Dr. Mcalister's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcalister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578514519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcalister?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcalister
What is Dr. Jennifer Mcalister's specialty?
Dr. Mcalister is a Surgical Oncologist near Hendersonville, NC. 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. Mcalister to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Mcalister affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcalister is affiliated with UNC Health Pardee, AdventHealth Hendersonville 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 Jennifer Mcalister accepting new patients in Hendersonville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Mcalister is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Mcalister offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcalister's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Mcalister?
Please contact Dr. Mcalister's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Mcalister have?
Dr. Jennifer Mcalister is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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