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Dr. Walter Nahm, MD, PHD

San Diego, CA

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    Who is Dr. Nahm, Dermatologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Walter Nahm, MD, PHD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Nahm graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Roger Williams Medical Center Program. Dr. Nahm is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nahm’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nahm’s office at (858) 278-8835.

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

    • Residency: Roger Williams Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nahm board certified in Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Nahm, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Nahm speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nahm treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Nahm 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. Nahm. 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:

    • Red Skin Condition
    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Changes in Skin Texture
    • Skin Condition
    • Erythematous skin disorders
    • Inflamed skin conditions
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Rough Skin
    • Bumpy Skin
    • Skin Discoloration
    • Uneven Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L538: Other specified erythematous conditions
    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • R234: Changes in skin texture

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Skin Growth
    • Mole
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot
    • Non-cancerous skin lesion
    • Skin tumor
    • Skin lump
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
    • D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Sun Exposure
    • Sunburn
    • UV radiation exposure
    • Sun poisoning
    • Solar radiation injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • X32XXXA: Exposure to sunlight, initial encounter

    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:

    • Other Types of Psoriasis
    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Atypical psoriasis
    • Uncommon psoriasis
    • Variant psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L408: Other psoriasis
    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    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

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    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:

    • Severe Itching
    • Itching
    • Chronic pruritus
    • Generalized itching
    • Persistent itch

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L298: Other pruritus

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Adult Acne
    • Facial Redness
    • Red Face Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L718: Other rosacea

    Also known as:

    • Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
    • Trunk skin lesion
    • Benign trunk skin mass
    • Lump on body skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk

    Does Dr. Nahm accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nahm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 278-8835 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nahm accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Nahm in San Diego, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Scripps Health

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    Where is Dr. Nahm's office located?

    Dr. Walter Nahm's Primary Practice

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 200

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 278-8835

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

    Dr. Nahm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467447284.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nahm?

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

    What is Dr. Walter Nahm's specialty?

    Dr. Nahm is a Dermatologist near San Diego, 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. Nahm to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Nahm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Nahm 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 Walter Nahm accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Nahm is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Nahm offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nahm's office at (858) 278-8835 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Nahm?

    Please contact Dr. Nahm's office at (858) 278-8835 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Nahm have?

    Dr. Walter Nahm is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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