
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Achtman, Dermatologist in Plano, TX?
Where did Dr. Achtman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Dermatology
Medical School: Mc Master Univ- Sch Of Med- Hamilton- Ont- Canada
Is Dr. Achtman board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Achtman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Achtman speak?
Dr. Achtman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Achtman typically treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Achtman 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. Achtman. 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:
- 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
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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
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
What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Achtman typically perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Achtman 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. Achtman. 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:
- Goeckerman Treatment
- Photochemotherapy
- Tar and UV-B Therapy
- Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
- Light Therapy for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B
Also known as:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
- PDT for precancerous skin
- Light therapy for skin lesions
- Precancerous skin treatment with light
- Actinic keratosis treatment
- PDT for Skin Cancer
- Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
- Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 96574: Debridement of premalignant hyperkeratotic lesion(s) (ie, targeted curettage, abrasion) followed with photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitizing drug(s) provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per day
- 96567: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitive drug(s), per day
Also known as:
- Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Small Area)
- Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Medium Area)
- Laser Psoriasis Treatment
- UVB Laser for Psoriasis
- Targeted Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Excimer Light Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96920: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; total area less than 250 sq cm
- 96921: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; 250 sq cm to 500 sq cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Achtman accept my insurance?
Dr. Achtman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 362-9567 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Achtman accept in Plano, TX?
Dr. Achtman in Plano, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Achtman's office located?
Dr. Daniel Achtman's Primary Practice
5072 W Plano Pkwy Ste 150
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 362-9567
What hospitals are Dr. Achtman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Achtman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Daniel Achtman?
Dr. Achtman has appointments available at his Plano, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Achtman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Achtman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255389102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achtman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Achtman
