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Dr. Michael Zumwalt, MD

Dr. Michael Zumwalt, MD

Dermatologist

Carson City, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zumwalt, Dermatologist in Carson City, NV?

    Dr. Zumwalt was born and raised in Paradise, California, a small town in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada where he developed a love for the outdoors. After completing his undergraduate studies in Biology at Pacific Union College, a beautiful small Christian college in the Napa Valley, he moved to Southern California to complete his medical school and dermatology residency training at Loma Linda University. To pursue his passion of treating advanced skin cancers, Dr. Zumwalt went on to complete his Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology Fellowship Training at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla.

    During his Mohs fellowship, Dr. Zumwalt had the privilege to train under the direction of Hugh Greenway, MD who is a past fellow of Dr. Frederick Mohs, the original pioneer of the Mohs surgical technique. Dr. Zumwalt participated in over 1000 Mohs surgical procedures during his fellowship training which included treating many rare and extensive cutaneous malignancies. At Scripps, Dr. Zumwalt also trained with plastic, head and neck, oculoplastic and hand surgeons. He learned advanced reconstruction techniques and received extensive cosmetic training from spending time with Vic Ross, MD who is world-renowned for his laser expertise.

    Dr. Zumwalt spends his free time enjoying the outdoors with his wife Jessica and their son. Some of his hobbies include: Mountain biking, hiking, snow skiing, camping, photography, dirt biking, snowmobiling, traveling, and spending time with his family’s Siberian husky.

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    What languages does Dr. Zumwalt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Zumwalt typically treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Zumwalt 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. Zumwalt. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Early Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp BCC
    • Neck BCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy
    • Carcinoma in situ of facial skin
    • Precancerous skin cells on face
    • Non-invasive skin cancer of face
    • Stage 0 skin cancer of face

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
    • D0439: Carcinoma in situ of skin of other parts of face

    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:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Mole
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Zumwalt typically perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Zumwalt 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. Zumwalt. 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 here.

    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:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound

    CPT Codes:

    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 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:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Does Dr. Zumwalt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zumwalt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 324-0699 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zumwalt accept in Carson City, NV?

    Dr. Zumwalt in Carson City, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Renown Health

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Universal Health Services

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    Where is Dr. Zumwalt's office located?

    Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute

    Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute

    3950 G.S. Richard Boulevard

    Carson City, NV 89703

    (775) 324-0699

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    Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute

    3640 Warren Way, Stes. 100 & 200

    Reno, NV 89509

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

    Dr. Zumwalt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275947764.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zumwalt?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Zumwalt's specialty?

    Dr. Zumwalt is a Dermatologist near Carson City, NV.

    What does a Dermatologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Michael Zumwalt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zumwalt is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Tahoe Forest Hospital, Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Michael Zumwalt accepting new patients in Carson City, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Zumwalt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Zumwalt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zumwalt's office at (775) 324-0699 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Zumwalt?

    Please contact Dr. Zumwalt's office at (775) 324-0699 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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