Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blair, Surgical Oncologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sarah Blair, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Blair graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo and completed her residency at Univ Of Ma Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Blair is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blair’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blair’s office at (800) 926-8273.
Where did Dr. Blair go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ma Med Sch, General Surgery
Medical School: SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo | University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA | City of Hope, Los Angeles | Surgical Oncologist | Professor of Surgery
Is Dr. Blair board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Blair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Blair speak?
Dr. Blair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Blair typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Blair 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. Blair. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Blair typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Blair 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. Blair. 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.
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 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
- Mid-Back Nerve Block
- Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
- Paravertebral Pain Block
CPT Codes:
- 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Blair accept my insurance?
Dr. Blair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blair accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Blair in San Diego, 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
Centene Corporation
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Blair's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Sarah Blair an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Blair has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Blair, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Blair's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710918008.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blair?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blair
What is Dr. Sarah Blair's specialty?
Dr. Blair is a Surgical Oncologist near San Diego, 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. Sarah Blair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blair is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Sarah Blair accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Blair is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Blair offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blair's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Blair?
Please contact Dr. Blair's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Blair have?
Dr. Sarah Blair is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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