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Dr. Thomas Rohrer, MD

Dr. Thomas Rohrer, MD

Chestnut Hill, MA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Rohrer, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Chestnut Hill, MA?

    Dr. Thomas Rohrer, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chestnut Hill, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Rohrer completed his residency at Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Dermatology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rohrer is fluent in English, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rohrer’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rohrer’s office at (617) 731-1600.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rohrer?

    Dr. Thomas Rohrer, 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. Rohrer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Mohs Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chestnut Hill/MA community, Dr. Rohrer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Health System | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | University Of Pennsylvania, Fellow:Mohs/Dermatologic Surg

    • Residency: Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Dermatology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine | Boston Medical Center | Boston VA Medical Center | Tufts Medical Center | Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc

    Is Dr. Rohrer board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Rohrer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Dermatology since 1993

    What languages does Dr. Rohrer speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • French

    • Portuguese

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rohrer treat?

    As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Rohrer 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. Rohrer. 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:

    • 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:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis 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 Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp BCC
    • Neck BCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    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. Rohrer perform?

    As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Rohrer 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. Rohrer. 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
    • 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 (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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Complex Repair of Face Wounds
    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Eyelid Repair
    • Nose Laceration Repair
    • Lip Wound Surgery
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    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

    Does Dr. Rohrer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rohrer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 731-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rohrer accept in Chestnut Hill, MA?

    Dr. Rohrer in Chestnut Hill, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Other TPA

    • Point32Health

    • SGS North America Inc

    • Tufts Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Rohrer's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Rohrer's Primary Practice

    1244 Boylston St Ste 302

    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

    (617) 731-1600

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    Dr. Thomas Rohrer's Practice 2

    955 Main St Ste G6

    Winchester, MA 01890

    (781) 729-4878

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

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    Doctor’s Choice - 2025

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025

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    Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years

    Awards

    Boston Super Doctors

    Michael J.Caruso Award, for Exemplifying Most

    Humanitarian Care to Patients.

    Bridge Over Troubled Waters, volunteer physician.

    Channel 7, NBC News, Health Team Member.

    Abc News Channel 5, Healthbeat Advisor.

    Wupn Channel 38 News, Morning Show, Medical Team.

    Martha Elliott Health Center physician volunteer.

    Asds Outreach Program Volunteer Physician.

    *specialty-Dermatologic, Laser And Mohs Surgery.*

    **Board Certified in Dermatologic surgery**

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

    Dr. Rohrer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053384693.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rohrer?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Rohrer's specialty?

    Dr. Rohrer is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Chestnut Hill, MA. 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. Rohrer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Rohrer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Rohrer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?

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    Is Thomas Rohrer accepting new patients in Chestnut Hill, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Rohrer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Rohrer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rohrer's office at (617) 731-1600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Rohrer?

    Please contact Dr. Rohrer's office at (617) 731-1600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Rohrer have?

    Dr. Thomas Rohrer is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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