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Dr. Lewis Kaminester, MD

Dr. Lewis Kaminester, MD

North Palm Beach, FL

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaminester, Specialist in North Palm Beach, FL?

    Dr. Lewis Kaminester, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in North Palm Beach, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified. Dr. Kaminester graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Dermatology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Dermatology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaminester is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaminester’s office at (561) 626-7546.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kaminester?

    Dr. Lewis Kaminester, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kaminester empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dermatologic Surgery, Medical Dermatology, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the North Palm Beach/FL community, Dr. Kaminester is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Dermatology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Dermatology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Kaminester board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Lewis Kaminester, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Kaminester speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kaminester treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Kaminester 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. Kaminester. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Skin Hemangioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Birthmarks
    • Strawberry mark
    • Vascular birthmark
    • Benign vascular tumor
    • Capillary hemangioma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    What procedures does Dr. Kaminester perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Kaminester 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. Kaminester. 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:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Skin Lesion Shaving
    • Skin Lesion Shaving (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Shaving of Skin Lesion (Face/Ears)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal
    • Skin Conditions
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shaving
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving
    • Epidermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
    • Dermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Shaving
    • Epidermal Lesion Shaving
    • Skin Tag Removal
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
    • Shave biopsy
    • Skin tag removal
    • Mole shave removal
    • Epidermal lesion excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 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
    • 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11307: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11312: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
    • 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Acne Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Milia Removal
    • Comedone Extraction
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Pustule Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 10040: Acne surgery (eg, marsupialization, opening or removal of multiple milia, comedones, cysts, pustules)
    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
    • 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
    • Skin Lesion Shaving (Large)
    • Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
    • Multiple Skin Tag Removal
    • Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Dermal Lesion Excision
    • Shave Biopsy (Large)
    • Skin Tag Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
    • 11303: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter over 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Does Dr. Kaminester accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaminester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 626-7546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaminester accept in North Palm Beach, FL?

    Dr. Kaminester in North Palm Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Citizens Rx

    • First Health Group

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

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    Where is Dr. Kaminester's office located?

    Dr. Lewis Kaminester's Primary Practice

    840 US 1

    North Palm Beach, FL 33408

    (561) 626-7546

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    Dr. Lewis Kaminester's Practice 2

    840 U. S #1

    North Palm Beach, FL 33408

    (561) 626-7546

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

    Dr. Kaminester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942281464.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaminester?

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

    What is Dr. Lewis Kaminester's specialty?

    Dr. Kaminester is a Specialist near North Palm Beach, FL. Contact Dr. Kaminester to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lewis Kaminester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaminester is affiliated with Jupiter Medical Center 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 Lewis Kaminester accepting new patients in North Palm Beach, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Lewis Kaminester is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lewis Kaminester offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaminester's office at (561) 626-7546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lewis Kaminester?

    Please contact Dr. Kaminester's office at (561) 626-7546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lewis Kaminester have?

    Dr. Lewis Kaminester is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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