Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bandera, Gynecologic Oncologist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Christina Bandera, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bandera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bandera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bandera’s office at (401) 793-7917.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bandera?
Dr. Christina Bandera, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bandera empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Uterine Cancer, Vulvar & Vaginal Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Providence/RI community, Dr. Bandera is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bandera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: MAYO CLINIC SCOTTSDALE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ | University of Penn Hospital, Fellow | Mayo Clinic Hospital, Fellow
Is Dr. Bandera board certified as a Gynecologic Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Christina Bandera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2001
What languages does Dr. Bandera speak?
Dr. Bandera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bandera treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Bandera 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. Bandera. 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
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:
- Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
- Belly lump
- Pelvic mass
- Abdominal swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Other Female Genital and Menstrual Condition
- Menstruation
- Vaginal Disease
- Vulvar Disorder
- Specific Gynecological Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N9489: Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle
Also known as:
- Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Fallopian Tube Tumor
- Fallopian Tube Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C5700: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified fallopian tube
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Uterine Disease
- EIN
- Precancerous Uterine Cells
- Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N8502: Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia [EIN]
Also known as:
- Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-urinary tract surgery care
- Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
- Kidney surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Vulvar Cancer
- Cancer of the vulva
- Vulvar carcinoma
- External female genital cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Bandera perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Bandera 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. Bandera. 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 Hysterectomy
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Abdominal Uterus Removal
- Open Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Cervix Removal
- Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Vulvar Colposcopy
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Colposcopy (Vagina and Cervix)
- Colposcopy
- Vulva Exam with Magnification
- External Genital Colposcopy
- Vulvoscopy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
- Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
- Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy
- Vaginal colposcopy
- Cervical colposcopy
- Examination of vagina and cervix
CPT Codes:
- 56820: Colposcopy of the vulva;
- 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage
- 57420: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present;
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
- Vaginal Mucosa Biopsy
- Vaginal Tissue Sample
- Simple Vaginal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
- 57100: Biopsy of vaginal mucosa; simple (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
- Genital Skin Biopsy
- Perineal Biopsy
- Vulvar Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (Additional)
- Additional vulvar biopsy
- Extra perineal biopsy
- Female genital area tissue sample
CPT Codes:
- 56606: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); each separate additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Vaginal and Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Vaginal and Cervical Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 57421: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present; with biopsy(s) of vagina/cervix
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Extensive Pelvic Cancer Surgery
- Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy
- Ovarian cancer debulking surgery
- Uterine cancer surgery with lymph node dissection
CPT Codes:
- 58953: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking;
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
- Cold Knife Conization
- Laser Conization
CPT Codes:
- 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
Also known as:
- Removal of Ovary and Fallopian Tube
- Oophorectomy
- Salpingectomy
- Ovary Removal Surgery
- Fallopian Tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58720: Salpingo-oophorectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Pelvic Exam Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Women's Health Checkup
- Sedated Pelvic Exam
- Gynecological Exam with Anesthesia
CPT Codes:
- 57410: Pelvic examination under anesthesia (other than local)
Also known as:
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- D&C
- Uterine Scraping
- Uterine Dilation and Curettage
CPT Codes:
- 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Cancer
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Total Hysterectomy with Omentectomy
- Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Uterine Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58575: Laparoscopy, surgical, total hysterectomy for resection of malignancy (tumor debulking), with omentectomy including salpingo-oophorectomy, unilateral or bilateral, when performed
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:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Does Dr. Bandera accept my insurance?
Dr. Bandera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 793-7917 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bandera accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Bandera in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bandera's office located?
Dr. Christina Bandera's Primary Practice
146 W River St Fl 3
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 793-7917
Recognitions
Awards
Women's Reproductive Health Research Fellowship
What is Dr. Bandera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bandera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578506820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bandera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bandera
What is Dr. Christina Bandera's specialty?
Dr. Bandera is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Providence, RI. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Bandera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christina Bandera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bandera is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam 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 Christina Bandera accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Christina Bandera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christina Bandera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bandera's office at (401) 793-7917 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christina Bandera?
Please contact Dr. Bandera's office at (401) 793-7917 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christina Bandera have?
Dr. Christina Bandera is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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