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Dr. Kristina Shaffer, MD

Eagan, MN

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shaffer, Dermatologist in Eagan, MN?

    Dr. Kristina Shaffer, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Eagan, MN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shaffer completed her residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Dermatology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaffer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaffer’s office at (651) 251-3300.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shaffer?

    Dr. Kristina Shaffer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Dermatologist 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. Shaffer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acne, Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser Surgery, Medical Dermatology, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Eagan/MN community, Dr. Shaffer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Dermatology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny

    Is Dr. Shaffer board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Shaffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Shaffer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shaffer treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer. 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:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma
    • Skin Melanoma
    • Melanoma Skin Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Hyperpigmentation
    • Melasma
    • Age spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    What procedures does Dr. Shaffer perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer. 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 Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Skin Growth Destruction
    • Benign Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving

    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
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions
    • 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)
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch 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)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
    • PDT for Skin Cancer
    • Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
    • Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13120: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 10040: Acne surgery (eg, marsupialization, opening or removal of multiple milia, comedones, cysts, pustules)
    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    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:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions

    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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
    • Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
    • Multiple Skin Tag Removal
    • Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    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:

    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Small Area)
    • Laser Psoriasis Treatment
    • UVB Laser for Psoriasis
    • Targeted Phototherapy for Psoriasis

    CPT Codes:

    • 96920: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; total area less than 250 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Also known as:

    • Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
    • Injection to Reduce Sweating (Other Areas)
    • Axillary Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Underarm Sweating
    • Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating
    • Chemodenervation for Hyperhidrosis
    • Botox for Sweating
    • Eccrine Gland Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae
    • 64653: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; other area(s) (eg, scalp, face, neck), per day

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Does Dr. Shaffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (651) 251-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shaffer accept in Eagan, MN?

    Dr. Shaffer in Eagan, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • SelectCare

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shaffer's office located?

    Dr. Kristina Shaffer's Primary Practice

    1215 Town Centre Dr Ste 200

    Eagan, MN 55123

    (651) 251-3300

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    Dr. Kristina Shaffer's Practice 2

    587 Bielenberg Dr Ste 200

    Woodbury, MN 55125

    (651) 578-2700

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

    Dr. Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730298910.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaffer?

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

    What is Dr. Kristina Shaffer's specialty?

    Dr. Shaffer is a Dermatologist near Eagan, MN. 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. Contact Dr. Shaffer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristina Shaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with HCMC Red Building, United Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, Fairview Ridges 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 Kristina Shaffer accepting new patients in Eagan, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Shaffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristina Shaffer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shaffer's office at (651) 251-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristina Shaffer?

    Please contact Dr. Shaffer's office at (651) 251-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristina Shaffer have?

    Dr. Kristina Shaffer is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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