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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hansen, Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Nora Hansen, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hansen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hansen’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hansen’s office at (312) 695-9797.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hansen?
Dr. Nora Hansen, 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. Hansen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Families, Breast Cancer-Male, Breast Cancer-Young Women, Lumpectomy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Hansen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Hansen speak?
Dr. Hansen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Hansen typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Hansen 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. Hansen. 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
- 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
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- 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
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Hansen typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Hansen 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. Hansen. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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)
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
Does Dr. Hansen accept my insurance?
Dr. Hansen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-9797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hansen accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Hansen in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hansen's office located?
What is Dr. Hansen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hansen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912970930.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hansen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hansen
What is Dr. Nora Hansen's specialty?
Dr. Hansen is a Surgical Oncologist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Nora Hansen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hansen is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial 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 Nora Hansen accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Nora Hansen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nora Hansen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hansen's office at (312) 695-9797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nora Hansen?
Please contact Dr. Hansen's office at (312) 695-9797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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