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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yeager, Surgeon in Saint Peters, MO?
Dr. Laurel Yeager, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Peters, MO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Yeager completed her residency at Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, General Surgery. Dr. Yeager is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yeager’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yeager’s office at (636) 441-2122.
Where did Dr. Yeager go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, General Surgery
Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il
Is Dr. Yeager board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Laurel Yeager, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Yeager speak?
Dr. Yeager and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yeager treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Yeager 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. Yeager. 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
- Upper-Inner 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
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
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
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female 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:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does Dr. Yeager perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Yeager 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. Yeager. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
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:
- 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)
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. Yeager accept my insurance?
Dr. Yeager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (636) 441-2122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yeager accept in Saint Peters, MO?
Dr. Yeager in Saint Peters, MO 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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Yeager's office located?
Dr. Laurel Yeager's Primary Practice
6 Jungermann Cir Ste 205
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-2122
What is Dr. Yeager's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yeager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174585160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yeager?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yeager
What is Dr. Laurel Yeager's specialty?
Dr. Yeager is a Surgeon near Saint Peters, MO. 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. Yeager to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laurel Yeager affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yeager is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center 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 Laurel Yeager accepting new patients in Saint Peters, MO?
Yes, Dr. Laurel Yeager is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurel Yeager offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yeager's office at (636) 441-2122 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurel Yeager?
Please contact Dr. Yeager's office at (636) 441-2122 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurel Yeager have?
Dr. Laurel Yeager is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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