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Dr. Alison Savitz, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Savitz, Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Alison Savitz, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Savitz completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center. Dr. Savitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Savitz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Savitz’s office at (925) 295-4000.

    Where did Dr. Savitz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Savitz board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Alison Savitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Savitz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Savitz treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Savitz 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. Savitz. 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
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • 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:

    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    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:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Open Wound on Lower Back and Pelvis
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Lower Back Wound
    • Pelvic Wound
    • Deep Cut on Back
    • Traumatic Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S31000D: Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lump in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Right breast mass
    • Right breast lesion
    • Right breast nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6310: Unspecified lump in the right breast, unspecified quadrant

    What procedures does Dr. Savitz perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Savitz 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. Savitz. 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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

    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

    Does Dr. Savitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Savitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 295-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Savitz accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Savitz in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Savitz's office located?

    Dr. Alison Savitz's Primary Practice

    1425 S Main St

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 295-4000

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    Dr. Alison Savitz's Practice 2

    901 Nevin Ave

    Richmond, CA 94801

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

    Dr. Savitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891732400.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Savitz?

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

    What is Dr. Alison Savitz's specialty?

    Dr. Savitz is a Surgeon near Walnut Creek, 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. Savitz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alison Savitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Savitz is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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 Alison Savitz accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alison Savitz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alison Savitz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Savitz's office at (925) 295-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alison Savitz?

    Please contact Dr. Savitz's office at (925) 295-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alison Savitz have?

    Dr. Alison Savitz is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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