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Who is Dr. Davis, Procedural Dermatologist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Bret Davis, MD is a Procedural Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Davis graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, Dermatology; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Dermatology; Cambridge Hp/Cambridge Hlth Al, Internal Medicine. Dr. Davis is fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Davis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Davis’s office at (805) 681-1761.
Where did Dr. Davis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Boston University in Boston
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Dermatology; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Dermatology; Cambridge Hp/Cambridge Hlth Al, Internal Medicine | Boston University/Tufts University | Boston University in Boston | Boston University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa | University of Washington School of Medicine
Is Dr. Davis board certified as a Procedural Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Bret Davis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Davis speak?
Dr. Davis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Procedural Dermatologist like Dr. Davis typically treat?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Davis 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. Davis. 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:
- 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:
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, 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:
- Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
- Skin Condition
- Long-term radiation dermatitis
- Skin damage from radiation
- Non-ionizing radiation skin effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
What procedures does a Procedural Dermatologist like Dr. Davis typically perform?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Davis 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. Davis. 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:
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Skin Conditions
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Also known as:
- Goeckerman Treatment
- Photochemotherapy
- Tar and UV-B Therapy
- Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
- Light Therapy for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B
Does Dr. Davis accept my insurance?
Dr. Davis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 681-1761 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Davis accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Davis in Santa Barbara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
Spectrum
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Davis' office located?
What is Dr. Davis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Davis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316959240.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Davis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Davis
What is Dr. Bret Davis's specialty?
Dr. Davis is a Procedural Dermatologist near Santa Barbara, CA.
What does a Procedural Dermatologist do?
Procedural Dermatology is a distinct subspecialty of Dermatology, that involves a diverse range of surgical techniques aimed at the removal or alteration of skin tissue for both health-related and aesthetic purposes. The techniques employed in this discipline include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (an advanced procedure designed for the elimination of growths, with a focus on skin cancers).
Is this Dr. Bret Davis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Davis 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 Bret Davis accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bret Davis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bret Davis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Davis's office at (805) 681-1761 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bret Davis?
Please contact Dr. Davis's office at (805) 681-1761 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bret Davis have?
Dr. Bret Davis is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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