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Dr. Helen Cappuccino, MD
Surgical Oncologist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Surgeon
,Hematology / Oncology Specialist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Williamsville, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cappuccino, Surgical Oncologist in Williamsville, NY?
Dr. Helen Cappuccino, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Williamsville, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Cappuccino graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed her residency at Monmouth Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Cappuccino is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cappuccino’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cappuccino’s office at (716) 845-2300.
Where did Dr. Cappuccino go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Monmouth Med Ctr, General Surgery | Monmouth Medical Center Program
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Is Dr. Cappuccino board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Helen Cappuccino, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cappuccino speak?
Dr. Cappuccino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Cappuccino typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Cappuccino 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. Cappuccino. 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
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right 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
- 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:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
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:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Cappuccino typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Cappuccino 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. Cappuccino. 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 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 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 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Cappuccino accept my insurance?
Dr. Cappuccino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 845-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cappuccino accept in Williamsville, NY?
Dr. Cappuccino in Williamsville, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Cappuccino's office located?
Dr. Helen Cappuccino's Primary Practice
199 Park Club Ln Ste 100
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 845-2300
What is Dr. Cappuccino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cappuccino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467458893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cappuccino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cappuccino
What is Dr. Helen Cappuccino's specialty?
Dr. Cappuccino is a Surgical Oncologist near Williamsville, NY.
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. Helen Cappuccino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cappuccino is affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mount St. Mary’s 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 Helen Cappuccino accepting new patients in Williamsville, NY?
Yes, Dr. Helen Cappuccino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Cappuccino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cappuccino's office at (716) 845-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helen Cappuccino?
Please contact Dr. Cappuccino's office at (716) 845-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Helen Cappuccino have?
Dr. Helen Cappuccino is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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