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53 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burns, Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Randel Burns, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 53 years and is board certified. Dr. Burns is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burns’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burns’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Burns?
Dr. Randel Burns, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Burns empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chattanooga/TN community, Dr. Burns is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Burns speak?
Dr. Burns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Burns treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Burns 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. Burns. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Tiny Calcium Spots on Mammogram
- Unclear Mammogram
- Mammography
- Mammograms
- Breast microcalcifications
- Mammogram calcifications
- Small calcium deposits in breast
- Inconclusive breast screening
- Mammogram needs further testing
- Uncertain mammogram result
ICD-10 Codes:
- R920: Mammographic microcalcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast
- R922: Inconclusive mammogram
Also known as:
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Breast Disease
- Cystic breasts
- Fibrocystic disease
- Lumpy breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6012: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast
Also known as:
- Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
- Lump in Upper Outer Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Lump in right breast upper outer
- Right breast mass upper outer
- Palpable mass right upper outer breast
- Mass in upper outer left breast
- Nodule in left breast upper outer
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
- N6321: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper outer quadrant
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Which procedures does Dr. Burns perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Randel Burns may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Burns' office.
Does Dr. Burns accept my insurance?
Dr. Burns 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. Burns accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Burns in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Farm Bureau Health Plans
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Burns' office located?
What is Dr. Burns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285628990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burns
What is Dr. Randel Burns's specialty?
Dr. Burns is a Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Burns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Randel Burns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burns is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Parkridge Medical Center, CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga 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 Randel Burns accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Randel Burns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Randel Burns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burns's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Randel Burns?
Please contact Dr. Burns's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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