Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shawchuck, Surgeon in St Petersburg, FL?
Where did Dr. Shawchuck go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, General Surgery | University Tx Med Branch Hosps
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In
Is Dr. Shawchuck board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kay Shawchuck, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shawchuck speak?
Dr. Shawchuck and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Shawchuck typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Shawchuck 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. Shawchuck. 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
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- 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
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Shawchuck typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Shawchuck 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. Shawchuck. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Shawchuck accept my insurance?
Dr. Shawchuck accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 551-2033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shawchuck accept in St Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Shawchuck in St Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shawchuck's office located?
Dr. Kay Shawchuck's Primary Practice
6450 38th Ave N Ste 440
St Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 551-2033
What hospitals are Dr. Shawchuck affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shawchuck has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shawchuck's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shawchuck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669474805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shawchuck?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shawchuck