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Dr. Jocelyn Dunn, MD

Portola Valley, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dunn, Surgeon in Portola Valley, CA?

    Dr. Jocelyn Dunn, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Portola Valley, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Dunn graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Dunn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dunn’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dunn’s office at (650) 322-1737.

    Where did Dr. Dunn go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Stanford University Hospital | Stanford University Program

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Dunn board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jocelyn Dunn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Dunn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dunn treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Dunn 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. Dunn. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
    • Lump in Upper Outer Left Breast
    • Lump in Upper Inner Right Breast
    • Lump in Lower Outer Right 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
    • Mass in upper inner right breast
    • Nodule in right breast upper inner
    • Mass in lower outer right breast
    • Nodule in right breast lower outer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
    • N6321: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper outer quadrant
    • N6312: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper inner quadrant
    • N6313: Unspecified lump in the right breast, lower outer quadrant

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast

    What procedures does Dr. Dunn perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Dunn 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. Dunn. 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
    • 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 Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Dunn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dunn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 322-1737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dunn accept in Portola Valley, CA?

    Dr. Dunn in Portola Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dunn's office located?

    Dr. Jocelyn Dunn's Primary Practice

    150 Portola Rd # B

    Portola Valley, CA 94028

    (650) 322-1737

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    Dr. Jocelyn Dunn's Practice 2

    900 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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

    Dr. Dunn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689684961.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dunn?

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

    What is Dr. Jocelyn Dunn's specialty?

    Dr. Dunn is a Surgeon near Portola Valley, CA. 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. Dunn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jocelyn Dunn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dunn is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, St. John’s Health 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 Jocelyn Dunn accepting new patients in Portola Valley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jocelyn Dunn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jocelyn Dunn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dunn's office at (650) 322-1737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jocelyn Dunn?

    Please contact Dr. Dunn's office at (650) 322-1737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jocelyn Dunn have?

    Dr. Jocelyn Dunn is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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