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Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD

Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Axelrod, Surgical Oncologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Axelrod completed her residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Axelrod is fluent in English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Axelrod’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Axelrod’s office at (212) 731-5365.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Axelrod?

    Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Axelrod empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer & Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Axelrod is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Axelrod go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    • Residency: Beth Israel Medical Center

    • Medical School: Tel Aviv University

    Is Dr. Axelrod board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 1989

    What languages does Dr. Axelrod speak?

    Dr. Axelrod and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Hebrew

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    • Yiddish

    What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Axelrod typically treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Axelrod 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. Axelrod. 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:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • 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
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left 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:

    • Cystic Breast Changes in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Fibrocystic right breast
    • Diffuse breast cysts right side
    • Right breast cystic disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6011: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of right breast

    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:

    • Personal History of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past DCIS
    • Previous non-invasive breast cancer
    • History of in-situ breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86000: Personal history of in-situ neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Unclear Mammogram
    • Mammography
    • Mammograms
    • Inconclusive breast screening
    • Mammogram needs further testing
    • Uncertain mammogram result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R922: Inconclusive mammogram

    What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Axelrod typically perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Axelrod 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. Axelrod. 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:

    • 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:

    • Breast Cancer Margin Check During Surgery
    • Intraoperative Margin Assessment
    • Radiofrequency Spectroscopy for Breast Cancer
    • Real-Time Margin Analysis
    • Partial Mastectomy Margin Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 0546T: Radiofrequency Spectroscopy, Real Time, Intraoperative Margin Assessment, At The Time Of Partial Mastectomy, With Report

    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:

    • 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);

    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

    Does Dr. Axelrod accept my insurance?

    Dr. Axelrod accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 731-5365 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Axelrod accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Axelrod in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • H & R Block

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Axelrod's office located?

    Dr. Deborah Axelrod's Primary Practice

    160 E 34th St

    New York, NY 10016

    (212) 731-5365

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    Dr. Deborah Axelrod's Practice 2

    560 1st Ave

    New York, NY 10016

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    What is Dr. Axelrod's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Axelrod's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386644573.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Axelrod?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Axelrod

    What is Dr. Deborah Axelrod's specialty?

    Dr. Axelrod is a Surgical Oncologist near New York, 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. Deborah Axelrod affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Axelrod is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Deborah Axelrod accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Deborah Axelrod is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Deborah Axelrod offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Axelrod's office at (212) 731-5365 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Deborah Axelrod?

    Please contact Dr. Axelrod's office at (212) 731-5365 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Deborah Axelrod have?

    Dr. Deborah Axelrod is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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