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Who is Dr. Comstock, Diagnostic Radiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Christopher Comstock, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Comstock completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Comstock is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Comstock’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Comstock’s office at (212) 639-2000.
Where did Dr. Comstock go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Diagnostic Radiology | Ochsner Foundation Hospital
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Comstock board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Comstock, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Comstock speak?
Dr. Comstock and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Comstock treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Comstock 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. Comstock. 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:
- 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:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Lump in Left Breast (Multiple Areas)
- Lump in Upper Outer Left Breast
- Breast Lump in Right Breast Overlapping Quadrants
- Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
- Lump in Upper Inner Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Mass in left breast multiple quadrants
- Left breast lump overlapping areas
- Nodule in left breast widespread
- Mass in upper outer left breast
- Nodule in left breast upper outer
- Lump in right breast multiple areas
- Right breast mass overlapping
- Palpable mass right breast
- Lump in right breast upper outer
- Right breast mass upper outer
- Palpable mass right upper outer breast
- Mass in upper inner left breast
- Nodule in left breast upper inner
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6325: Unspecified lump in the left breast, overlapping quadrants
- N6321: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper outer quadrant
- N6315: Unspecified lump in the right breast, overlapping quadrants
- N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
- N6322: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper inner quadrant
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right 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
Also known as:
- Calcium Spots on Mammogram
- Tiny Calcium Spots on Mammogram
- Mammography
- Breast calcifications
- Mammogram calcifications
- Calcium deposits in breast
- Breast microcalcifications
- Small calcium deposits in breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- R921: Mammographic calcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast
- R920: Mammographic microcalcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
- Lymphadenopathy
- Swollen Glands
- Enlarged Glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
- R599: Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders 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:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Breast Cyst
- Breast Disease
- Breast lump (cystic)
- Fluid-filled breast sac
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6001: Solitary cyst of right breast
What procedures does Dr. Comstock perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Comstock 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. Comstock. 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:
- MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
- Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
- Breast Biopsy
- Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
- Percutaneous breast biopsy with MRI
- Breast lesion biopsy with localization
- MRI breast tissue sampling
- Image-guided breast biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
- Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)
CPT Codes:
- 19085: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
- 19086: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first 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:
- 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 (Additional)
- Breast Clip Placement
- Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
- Radioactive Seed Placement in Breast
CPT Codes:
- 19282: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including mammographic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Marker Placement
- Localization device insertion
- Percutaneous tissue marking
- Biopsy site marker placement
- Radioactive seed placement
CPT Codes:
- 10035: Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Does Dr. Comstock accept my insurance?
Dr. Comstock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 639-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Comstock accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Comstock in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Centene
Cigna
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Comstock's office located?
Dr. Christopher Comstock's Primary Practice
525 E 68th St # 585
New York, NY 10065
(212) 639-2000
What is Dr. Comstock's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Comstock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174554539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Comstock?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Comstock
What is Dr. Christopher Comstock's specialty?
Dr. Comstock is a Diagnostic Radiologist near New York, NY. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Comstock to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Comstock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Comstock is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Christopher Comstock accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Comstock is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Comstock offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Comstock's office at (212) 639-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Comstock?
Please contact Dr. Comstock's office at (212) 639-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Comstock have?
Dr. Christopher Comstock is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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