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Dr. Larisa Geskin, MD

Dr. Larisa Geskin, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Geskin, Dermatologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Larisa Geskin is a Professor of Dermatology (in Medicine) at Columbia University Medical Center and Director of the Comprehensive Skin Cancer Center (CSCC) at the Division of Cutaneous Oncology in the Department of Dermatology. She is a world-renowned specialist in the diagnosis and management of cutaneous lymphomas and other cancers of the skin. Her other areas of expertise include melanoma screening, prevention, medical and surgical therapy, and management of high risk for skin cancer populations. Dr. Geskin is using state-of-the-art methods in melanoma screening and surveillance including Mole Mapping (body mapping) and dermoscopy. She was involved in development of novel melanoma detection methods, including MelaFind among others. Dr. Geskin's team aims to provide multidisciplinary care to skin cancer patients, to conduct cutting edge clinical and basic science research, and to train medical students, residents and fellows in the area of cutaneous oncology. Dr. Geskin completed her residency in Dermatology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and a two-year fellowship in cutaneous oncology at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) with Louis Falo, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, UPMC, and with John Kirkwood, MD, Professor and Vice Chairman for Clinical Research, Director of the Melanoma Center at the UPCI. She is a diplomat of the American Academy of Dermatology, member of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas, and US Cutaneous Lymphomas Consortium. She authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in the field of cutaneous oncology. Her research interest focuses on Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and biomarkers discovery, genetic profiling and regulation, development of immunotherapy for melanoma and lymphoma.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Geskin?

    Dr. Larisa Geskin, 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. Geskin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cutaneous Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, Kybella, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Geskin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Geskin speak?

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

    • English

    • Latvian

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Geskin treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Geskin 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. Geskin. 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:

    • Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
    • Mycosis Fungoides
    • Lymphoma
    • Mycosis fungoides
    • CTCL
    • Skin T-cell lymphoma
    • Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
    • Alibert-Bazin syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C84A0: Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
    • C8400: Mycosis fungoides, unspecified site

    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:

    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
    • Bone Disease
    • Skin Condition
    • Bone tumor of unknown nature
    • Skin lesion of unknown type
    • Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and 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:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin and Tissue Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Dermatological Disorder
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Disorder
    • Skin Lumps or Bumps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L986: Other infiltrative disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    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:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    What procedures does Dr. Geskin perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Geskin 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. Geskin. 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:

    • 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:

    • Full Body Mole Mapping
    • Whole Body Photography (Skin)
    • Total Body Skin Exam Photography
    • Dermatoscopic Photography

    CPT Codes:

    • 96904: Whole body integumentary photography, for monitoring of high risk patients with dysplastic nevus syndrome or a history of dysplastic nevi, or patients with a personal or familial history of melanoma

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Laceration Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Stitching
    • Deep Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)

    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
    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Melanoma Removal
    • Wide Local Excision Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    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:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Does Dr. Geskin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Geskin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Geskin accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Geskin in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Geskin's office located?

    NewYork-Presbyterian

    NewYork-Presbyterian

    161 Fort Washington Avenue

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Geskin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063485050.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Geskin?

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

    What is Dr. Larisa Geskin's specialty?

    Dr. Geskin is a Dermatologist near New York, NY. 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. Geskin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Larisa Geskin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Geskin is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Larisa Geskin accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Larisa Geskin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Larisa Geskin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Geskin's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Larisa Geskin?

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