23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amersi, Surgical Oncologist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Farin Amersi, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Amersi completed her residency at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Amersi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amersi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amersi’s office at (310) 423-3277.
Where did Dr. Amersi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: John Wayne Cancer Institute
Residency: UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Amersi board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Farin Amersi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Amersi speak?
Dr. Amersi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Amersi typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Amersi 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. Amersi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- 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
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
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
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
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 a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Amersi typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Amersi 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. Amersi. 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 here.
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 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:
- 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 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:
- 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. Amersi accept my insurance?
Dr. Amersi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-3277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amersi accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Amersi in West Hollywood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Amersi's office located?
What is Dr. Amersi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amersi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679587604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amersi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amersi
What is Dr. Farin Amersi's specialty?
Dr. Amersi is a Surgical Oncologist near West Hollywood, CA.
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. Farin Amersi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amersi is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Peacehealth Southwest 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 Farin Amersi accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Farin Amersi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farin Amersi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amersi's office at (310) 423-3277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farin Amersi?
Please contact Dr. Amersi's office at (310) 423-3277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farin Amersi have?
Dr. Farin Amersi is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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