Who is Dr. Podnos, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Boca Raton, FL?
Dr. Scott Podnos, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boca Raton, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Podnos completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Dermatology. He is a member of the AAD Membership:.
Dr. Podnos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Podnos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Podnos’s office at (561) 241-4474.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Podnos?
Dr. Scott Podnos, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon 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. Podnos empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Mohs Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Boca Raton/FL community, Dr. Podnos is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Podnos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville
Is Dr. Podnos board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Scott Podnos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Podnos speak?
Dr. Podnos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Podnos treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Podnos 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. Podnos. 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:
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:
Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
Facial SCC
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
Face Skin Malignancy
Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
Scalp BCC
Neck BCC
ICD-10 Codes:
C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
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
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
What procedures does Dr. Podnos perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Podnos 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. Podnos. 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:
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
Mohs Surgery (Additional 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
Mohs micrographic surgery
Skin cancer removal with mapping
Staged skin cancer surgery
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
17314: 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; 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 (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
Wounds and Injuries
Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
Advanced Wound Stitching
Laceration Repair (Body)
Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
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:
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)
Complex Repair of Face Wounds
Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
Deep Torso Laceration Repair
Complex Body Wound Stitching
Eyelid Repair
Nose Laceration Repair
Lip Wound Surgery
Complex Laceration Repair
Deep Wound Closure
Surgical Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
Facial Tissue Reconstruction
Local Flap Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
Facial Reconstruction
Adjacent tissue flap surgery
Eyelid reconstruction
Nose reconstruction
Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq 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 Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
Malignant Lesion Excision
Skin Tumor Removal
Cancerous Mole Removal
Skin Cancer Excision
Malignant Mole Removal
Tumor Removal from Skin
Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
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
11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
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
Also known as:
Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
Local Skin Flap
Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
Skin Reconstruction (Local)
Adjacent Tissue Graft
CPT Codes:
14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
Benign Skin Growth Excision
Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
Mole Removal
Skin Tumor Excision
Malignant Lesion Excision
Skin Tumor Removal
Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
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
Also known as:
Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
Facial mole removal
Eyelid lesion excision
Lip lesion removal
Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; 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. Podnos accept my insurance?
Dr. Podnos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 241-4474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Podnos accept in Boca Raton, FL?
Dr. Podnos in Boca Raton, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Scott Podnos?
Dr. Podnos has appointments available at his Boca Raton, FL office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AAD Membership:
Fellow
What is Dr. Podnos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Podnos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053421446.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Podnos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Podnos
What is Dr. Scott Podnos's specialty?
Dr. Podnos is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Boca Raton, FL.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is conducted by specialized surgeons with expertise in dermatology and pathology. Their skills allow them to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy skin, minimizing cosmetic impact. Surgeons affiliated with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed at least one year of fellowship training at an ACMS-accredited institution in the U.S. Contact Dr. Podnos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Podnos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Podnos is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River 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 Scott Podnos accepting new patients in Boca Raton, FL?
Yes, Dr. Scott Podnos is accepting new patients at this time.