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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pai, Surgeon in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Linda Pai, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pai graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed her residency at Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Pai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pai’s office.
Where did Dr. Pai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Pai board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Linda Pai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pai speak?
Dr. Pai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Pai typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Pai 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. Pai. 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Incisional Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
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
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Pai typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Pai 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. Pai. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Pai accept my insurance?
Dr. Pai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pai accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Pai in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
First Administrators
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pai's office located?
What is Dr. Pai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992797534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pai
What is Dr. Linda Pai's specialty?
Dr. Pai is a Surgeon near Gig Harbor, WA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Linda Pai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pai is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Michael Medical Center 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 Linda Pai accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Linda Pai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linda Pai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linda Pai?
Please contact Dr. Pai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Linda Pai have?
Dr. Linda Pai is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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