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Who is Dr. Del Priore, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Joseph Del Priore, DO is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Del Priore is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Del Priore’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Del Priore’s office at (828) 292-0204.
What languages does Dr. Del Priore speak?
Dr. Del Priore and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Del Priore typically treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Del Priore 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. Del Priore. 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:
- 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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
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
What procedures does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Del Priore typically perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Del Priore 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. Del Priore. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Rearrangement Procedure
- Small Defect Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
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
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)
Does Dr. Del Priore accept my insurance?
Dr. Del Priore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 292-0204 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Del Priore accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Del Priore 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Del Priore's office located?
Dr. Joseph Del Priore's Primary Practice
3737 Moraga Ave Ste B412
San Diego, CA 92117
(828) 292-0204
What is Dr. Del Priore's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Del Priore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932372562.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Del Priore?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Del Priore
What is Dr. Joseph Del Priore's specialty?
Dr. Del Priore is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon do?
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is conducted by specialized surgeons with expertise in dermatology and pathology. Their skills allow them to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy skin, minimizing cosmetic impact. Surgeons affiliated with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed at least one year of fellowship training at an ACMS-accredited institution in the U.S.
Is this Dr. Joseph Del Priore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Del Priore 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 Joseph Del Priore accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Del Priore is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Del Priore offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Del Priore's office at (828) 292-0204 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Del Priore?
Please contact Dr. Del Priore's office at (828) 292-0204 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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