Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nahm, Dermatologist in San Diego, CA?
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 as a 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 a Dermatologist like Dr. Nahm typically 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. 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:
- 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:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
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 Dermatologist like Dr. Nahm typically perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Nahm 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Shaving Removal of Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Skin Conditions
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Facial skin lesion shave excision
- Dermal lesion shaving
- Epidermal lesion removal
- Mole shaving on face
CPT Codes:
- 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 11313: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter over 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Incisional Skin Biopsy
- Wedge Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Lesion Shaving (Large)
- Skin Growth Removal
- Dermal Lesion Excision
- Shave Biopsy (Large)
- Skin Tag Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11303: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter over 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis
- Laser Psoriasis Therapy
- UVB Laser for Psoriasis
- Psoriasis Light Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96922: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; over 500 sq cm
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
Alignment Healthcare
Astiva Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Nahm affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nahm has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nahm's NPI number?A 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
