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Dr. Celin Chacko, MD

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Specializes in: Radiology (X-Ray and Medical Imaging), Diagnostic Radiology and General Practice

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Professional interests include: ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, stereotactic breast biopsy, mammogram (breast X-ray), and more.

161 Fort Washington Avenue CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-9335

Dr. Celin Chacko, MD is a radiologist in New York, NY specializing in radiology (x-ray and medical imaging), diagnostic radiology and general practice. She graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Celin Chacko, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors and CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion.

Office Locations

161 Fort Washington Avenue CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
New York, NY 10032

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Celin Chacko, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

In 2012, Dr. Celin Chacko, MD performed more breast procedures, diagnostic imaging, screening test, and women's imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2012 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	514
diagnostic imaging	177
diagnostic procedures	19
excision	19
image guided procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	47
open surgery	19
preventive care	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	173
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	47
women's imaging	495
X-rays	369

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2013 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	509
diagnostic imaging	162
preventive care	303
thoracic (chest) imaging	125
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
women's imaging	509
X-rays	590

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	178
Hispanic	188
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	58
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2014 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	600
diagnostic imaging	136
image guided procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
preventive care	392
thoracic (chest) imaging	182
ultrasound (sonogram)	53
women's imaging	581
X-rays	710

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	671

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	320
Hispanic	212
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	78
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2015 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	809
diagnostic imaging	187
diagnostic procedures	11
image guided procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	11
preventive care	414
thoracic (chest) imaging	151
ultrasound (sonogram)	178
women's imaging	779
X-rays	752

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	1406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	566
Hispanic	450
Asian	24
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	708
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	134
Less than 65	312

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2016 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	841
diagnostic imaging	167
image guided procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	444
thoracic (chest) imaging	168
ultrasound (sonogram)	218
women's imaging	829
X-rays	779

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	739

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	326
Hispanic	220
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	74
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2017 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	627
diagnostic imaging	126
image guided procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
preventive care	389
thoracic (chest) imaging	144
ultrasound (sonogram)	98
women's imaging	613
X-rays	659

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	623

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	225
Hispanic	190
Asian	21
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	59
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2018 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	892
diagnostic imaging	173
diagnostic procedures	11
image guided procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	11
preventive care	501
ultrasound (sonogram)	194
women's imaging	868
X-rays	674

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	683

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	252
Hispanic	179
Asian	18
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	30
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2019 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2956
diagnostic imaging	523
diagnostic procedures	13
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
preventive care	634
ultrasound (sonogram)	1786
women's imaging	2943
X-rays	1157

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	70
Hispanic	40
Asian	20
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	41
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2020 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2790
diagnostic imaging	477
diagnostic procedures	13
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
preventive care	556
ultrasound (sonogram)	1744
women's imaging	2777
X-rays	1033

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	36
Hispanic	23
Asian	16
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	35
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	3024
diagnostic imaging	564
preventive care	534
ultrasound (sonogram)	1926
women's imaging	3024
X-rays	1098

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	48
Hispanic	27
Asian	23
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	411
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	25
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	2
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY during 2022 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1347
diagnostic imaging	306
preventive care	245
ultrasound (sonogram)	796
women's imaging	1347
X-rays	551

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	48
Hispanic	74
Asian	17
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	28
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated as a radiologist in New York, NY were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

breast procedures	1355
diagnostic imaging	272
diagnostic procedures	13
excision	19
image guided procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	47
open surgery	19
preventive care	414
thoracic (chest) imaging	154
ultrasound (sonogram)	655
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	47
women's imaging	1342
X-rays	761

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD.

**Gender**
Female	418
Male	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	188
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	291
Hispanic	145
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	20

**Age**
85 and over	51
75 to 84	175
Less than 65	92
65 to 74	346

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Celin Chacko, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Celin Chacko, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the diagnostic radiology and subspecializes in breast imaging and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center

Board Certification: diagnostic radiology and subspecializes in breast imaging

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Celin Chacko, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Celin Chacko, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$17 AFFIRM $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17

Biography

Dr. Celin Chacko is a specialist in general practice and diagnostic radiology. Her clinical interests include breast ultrasound, core needle biopsy, and breast MRI. Before performing her residency at Montefiore Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Chacko attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Chacko's professional affiliations include NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital and ColumbiaDoctors. Yext reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.