22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aasi, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Redwood City, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Aasi?
Dr. Sumaira Aasi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Aasi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dermatologic Surgery, Mohs Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Redwood City, CA community, Dr. Aasi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Aasi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Yale University CT | Yale University, New Haven, CT | Yale University School Of Med New Haven Ct
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Internal Medicine | Northwestern Univ - McGaw Medical Center | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University | University of Chicago Program
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Aasi board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Sumaira Aasi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Dermatology since 2001
What languages does Dr. Aasi speak?
Dr. Aasi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
What conditions does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Aasi typically treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Aasi 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. Aasi. 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:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- 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
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
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
What procedures does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Aasi typically perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Aasi 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. Aasi. 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:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
- Mohs Surgery
- Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Excision
- Precision Skin Cancer Removal
- Mohs surgery body
- Skin cancer removal trunk
- Micrographic surgery arms
- Precise skin cancer surgery legs
CPT Codes:
- 17311: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
- 17313: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
Also known as:
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 17312: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
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
Does Dr. Aasi accept my insurance?
Dr. Aasi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aasi accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Aasi in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aasi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Aasi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Aasi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Publications
Cosmetic concerns and magement strategies to combat aging, 2011
Mohs micrographic surgery histopathology concordance, 2009
Dermatologic surgery: introduction to atomy and approach, 2008
Multiple facial angiofibromas: A cutaneous manifestation of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, 2005
Single-Stage Turn-Over Muscular Hinge Flap With Burows Full-Thickness Skin Graft to Repair Oral, 2013
Update on metastatic Basal cell carcinoma: a summary of published cases from 1981 through 2011., 2013
Hemorrhagic complications in dermatologic surgery, 2011
Cosmetic concerns and management strategies to combat aging, 2011
Cancer of the skin, 2011
Melanoma and Non-melanoma Skin Cancer, 2010
Commentary: Expanding the Donor Site Options for Full-Thickness Skin Grafts, 2010
Z-plasty made simple., 2010
Mohs micrographic surgery histopathology concordance, 2009
Skin cancer prevention and photo protection in organ transplant recipients, 2008
Dermatologic surgery: introduction to anatomy and approach, 2008
Free margin distortion, 2008
Cancer of the skin, 2008
Dermatologic diseases and disorders, 2006
Multiple facial angiofibromas: A cutaneous manifestation of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, 2005
Bilobed transposition flap, 2005
Cancer of the skin, 2005
Ellipse, ellipse variations and dog-ear repairs, 2005
Complications in dermatologic surgery - How safe is safe?, 2003
Dermatologic diseases and disorders, 2002
Aquagenic palmoplantar keratoderma, 2001
Autoantibodies to type VII collagen have heterogeneous subcl, 2000
Successful correction of depressed scars of the forehead secondary to trauma, 2000
What is Dr. Aasi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aasi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780675181.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aasi?
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