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Dr. Catherine Close, MD

Santa Clarita, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Close, Dermatologist in Santa Clarita, CA?

    Dr. Catherine Close, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Santa Clarita, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Close is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Close’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Close’s office at (888) 788-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Close speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Close treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Close 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. Close. 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:

    • Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
    • Bone Disease
    • Skin Condition
    • Bone tumor of unknown nature
    • Skin lesion of unknown type
    • Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts
    • Zits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris
    • L709: Acne, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alopecia Areata
    • Hair Loss
    • Alopecia areata
    • Patchy hair loss
    • Autoimmune hair loss
    • Spot baldness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L639: Alopecia areata, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Other Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer
    • Past skin cancer
    • Previous cutaneous malignancy
    • History of skin tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85828: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • BCC
    • Malignant Skin Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4491: Basal cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prurigo Nodularis
    • Eczema
    • Itching
    • Chronic Itchy Bumps
    • Nodular Prurigo
    • Hyperpigmented Nodules

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L281: Prurigo nodularis

    Also known as:

    • Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Inflammatory Skin Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L88: Pyoderma gangrenosum

    Does Dr. Close accept my insurance?

    Dr. Close accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 788-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Close accept in Santa Clarita, CA?

    Dr. Close in Santa Clarita, 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

    • Apex Healthcare

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Close's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Close's Primary Practice

    27107 Tourney Rd

    Santa Clarita, CA 91355

    (888) 788-5000

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    Dr. Catherine Close's Practice 2

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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

    Dr. Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346413143.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Close?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Close's specialty?

    Dr. Close is a Dermatologist near Santa Clarita, CA. Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies. Contact Dr. Close to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Close affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Close is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Catherine Close accepting new patients in Santa Clarita, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Close is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Close offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Close's office at (888) 788-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Close?

    Please contact Dr. Close's office at (888) 788-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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