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Dr. Moya Griffin, MD

Surgeon

Austin, TX

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Griffin, Surgeon in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Moya Griffin, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Austin, TX. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Griffin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffin’s office.

    Is Dr. Griffin board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Moya Griffin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Griffin speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Griffin typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Griffin 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. Griffin. 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:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Griffin typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Griffin 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. Griffin. 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:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    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

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions

    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)

    Does Dr. Griffin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Griffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Griffin accept in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Griffin in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Sendero Health Plans

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Griffin's office located?

    Dr. Moya Griffin's Primary Practice

    12221 Renfert Way Ste 300

    Austin, TX 78758

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

    Dr. Griffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730168535.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffin?

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

    What is Dr. Moya Griffin's specialty?

    Dr. Griffin is a Surgeon near Austin, TX.

    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 Dr. Moya Griffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Griffin is affiliated with St. David's North Austin Medical Center, Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, Tx, St. David's South Austin Medical Center, Heart Hospital Of Austin 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 Dr. Moya Griffin accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Moya Griffin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Moya Griffin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Griffin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Moya Griffin?

    Please contact Dr. Griffin's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Griffin's office located?

    Dr. Griffin's office is located in Austin, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Moya Griffin have?

    Dr. Moya Griffin is certified by the American Board of Surgery.