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Who is Dr. Port, Surgical Oncologist in New York, NY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Port?
Dr. Elisa Port, 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. Port empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Cancer-Male, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy, Sentinel Node Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Port is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Port go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Is Dr. Port board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Elisa Port, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Port speak?
Dr. Port and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Port typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Port 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. Port. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- 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
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right 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
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Port typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Port 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. Port. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Partial Mastectomy with Lymph Node Removal
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy with Lymphadenectomy
- Breast Conserving Surgery with Lymph Node Dissection
- Quadrantectomy with Axillary Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
- 19302: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy); with axillary lymphadenectomy
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 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:
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Port accept my insurance?
Dr. Port accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 525-2225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Port accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Port in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Port's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Port affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Port has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Fellow of AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SURGEONS
MEMBER of SOCIETY OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
MEMBER of AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
Awards
Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 2003
Honors in Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1992
Third Honor Group, Dartmouth College, 1986
What is Dr. Port's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Port's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669457248.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Port?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Port