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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wang, Dermatologist in La Mesa, CA?
Specializing in skin lesion removal for patients with sun damage skin condition, offering focused clinical care, Dr. Yan Wang is a trusted Dermatologist in La Mesa, CA. With a practice based on El Cajon Boulevard, she serves the local community with comprehensive skin health services, also seeing patients at a secondary location in San Diego. Known for her expertise in managing Sun Damage Skin Condition, Skin Condition, and Benign Skin Growth, Dr. Wang's clinical focus centers on treating these prevalent conditions through procedures like Skin Lesion Removal, Wound Repair, and Skin Biopsy. Her approach is centered on precision and patient comfort, ensuring effective treatment outcomes. With over 15 years of experience since beginning her practice in 2007, Dr. Wang has developed a broad skill set that addresses various dermatological needs. Dr. Wang's affiliations with top-ranked hospitals such as Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital underscore her commitment to delivering high-quality care. Her ability to communicate in Chinese further enhances her accessibility to a diverse patient population. Dr. Wang accepts various major insurance carriers, including Blue Shield of California and UnitedHealth Group. New patients can schedule a visit with Dr. Wang, who is accepting new patients. Her practice is equipped to handle a range of skin concerns, from sun damage to complex skin conditions, ensuring that patients receive personalized and effective care.
What languages does Dr. Wang speak?
Dr. Wang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Wang typically treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Wang 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. Wang. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Wang typically perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Wang 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. Wang. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 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
- 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
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:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Does Dr. Wang accept my insurance?
Dr. Wang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wang accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Wang in La Mesa, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wang's office located?
What is Dr. Wang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699752444.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wang
What is Dr. Yan Wang's specialty?
Dr. Wang is a Dermatologist near La Mesa, CA.
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. Yan Wang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wang is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont 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 Yan Wang accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yan Wang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yan Wang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yan Wang?
Please contact Dr. Wang's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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