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Dr. Cindy Besson, MD

Aiken, SC

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Besson, Gynecologist in Aiken, SC?

    Dr. Cindy Besson, MD is a Gynecologist, who primarily practices in Aiken, SC. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Besson graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed her residency at Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Besson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Besson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Besson’s office at (803) 648-0803.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Cambridge Health Alliance Program

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Besson board certified in Gynecologist?

    Yes, Dr. Cindy Besson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Besson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Besson treat?

    As a Gynecologist, Dr. Besson 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. Besson. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Vulvar Inflammation
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Chronic vulvitis
    • Long-term vulvar irritation
    • Persistent vulvar inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N763: Subacute and chronic vulvitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R922: Inconclusive mammogram

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Dense Breasts
    • Dense breast tissue
    • High breast density
    • Fibroglandular breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9230: Dense breasts, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Vaginal Inflammation
    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Chronic vaginitis
    • Long-term vaginal infection
    • Persistent vaginal irritation
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N761: Subacute and chronic vaginitis
    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    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:

    • Period Pain
    • Menstrual Cramps
    • Dysmenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vulvar Inflammation
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Acute Vulvitis
    • Sudden Vulvar Irritation
    • Inflamed Vulva

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N762: Acute vulvitis

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Pelvic prolapse
    • Dropped pelvic organs
    • Genital prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8189: Other female genital prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Besson perform?

    As a Gynecologist, Dr. Besson 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. Besson. 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:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
    • Abdominal Uterus Removal
    • Open Hysterectomy
    • Uterus and Cervix Removal
    • Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
    • Genital Skin Biopsy
    • Perineal Biopsy
    • Vulvar Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion

    Also known as:

    • Vulva or Perineal Abscess Drainage
    • Incision and Drainage of Vulvar Abscess
    • Perineal Abscess I&D
    • Genital Abscess Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 56405: Incision and drainage of vulva or perineal abscess

    Does Dr. Besson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Besson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 648-0803 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Besson accept in Aiken, SC?

    Dr. Besson in Aiken, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Besson's office located?

    Dr. Cindy Besson's Primary Practice

    121 Aurora Pl Ste A

    Aiken, SC 29801

    (803) 648-0803

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

    Dr. Besson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265426019.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besson?

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

    What is Dr. Cindy Besson's specialty?

    Dr. Besson is a Gynecologist near Aiken, SC. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions is dedicated to addressing a wide range of female reproductive health issues. Contact Dr. Besson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cindy Besson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Besson is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta 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 Cindy Besson accepting new patients in Aiken, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Cindy Besson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cindy Besson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Besson's office at (803) 648-0803 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cindy Besson?

    Please contact Dr. Besson's office at (803) 648-0803 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cindy Besson have?

    Dr. Cindy Besson is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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