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Dr. George Murakawa, MD, PHD

Troy, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murakawa, Dermatologist in Troy, MI?

    Dr. George Murakawa, MD, PHD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Troy, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Murakawa graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Murakawa is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murakawa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murakawa’s office at (248) 244-8448.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Ca San Diego Med Center

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Murakawa board certified in Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. George Murakawa, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Murakawa speak?

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

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does Dr. Murakawa treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Murakawa 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. Murakawa. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    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

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2089: Other atopic dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
    • Allergy
    • Rashes
    • Allergic skin rash
    • Contact allergy
    • Skin irritation from allergens

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2389: Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L718: Other rosacea

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hives
    • Hives
    • Hives of unknown cause
    • Spontaneous urticaria
    • Persistent welts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L501: Idiopathic urticaria

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Site Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Past Cancer
    • Previous Malignancy
    • History of Neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86008: Personal history of in-situ neoplasm of other site

    Does Dr. Murakawa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murakawa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 244-8448 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murakawa accept in Troy, MI?

    Dr. Murakawa in Troy, MI 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Murakawa's office located?

    Dr. George Murakawa's Primary Practice

    255 Kirts Blvd Ste 100

    Troy, MI 48084

    (248) 244-8448

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    Dr. George Murakawa's Practice 2

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 5F/UHC

    Detroit, MI 48201

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    Dr. George Murakawa's Practice 3

    2801 W Big Beaver Rd Ste B020

    Troy, MI 48084

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

    Dr. Murakawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265422497.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murakawa?

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

    What is Dr. George Murakawa's specialty?

    Dr. Murakawa is a Dermatologist near Troy, MI. 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. Murakawa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Murakawa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Murakawa is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 George Murakawa accepting new patients in Troy, MI?

    Yes, Dr. George Murakawa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Murakawa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murakawa's office at (248) 244-8448 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Murakawa?

    Please contact Dr. Murakawa's office at (248) 244-8448 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Murakawa have?

    Dr. George Murakawa is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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