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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ranasinghe, Dermatologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Geraldine Ranasinghe, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ranasinghe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ranasinghe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ranasinghe’s office at (216) 444-2200.
What languages does Dr. Ranasinghe speak?
Dr. Ranasinghe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ranasinghe treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Ranasinghe 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. Ranasinghe. 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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
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:
- 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:
- Telogen Effluvium
- Androgenic Hair Loss
- Hair Loss
- Androgenetic alopecia
- Stress-induced hair shedding
- Temporary hair loss
- Excessive hair shedding
- Male pattern baldness
- Female pattern baldness
- Genetic hair loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- L650: Telogen effluvium
- L649: Androgenic alopecia, unspecified
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:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
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:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Strawberry mark
- Vascular birthmark
- Benign vascular tumor
- Capillary hemangioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
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:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
- Dandruff
- Cradle cap
- Flaky skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L219: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wart
- Warts
- Skin growth
- Common wart
- Verruca
ICD-10 Codes:
- B079: Viral wart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rosacea
- Facial redness
- Adult acne
- Rosy cheeks condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L719: Rosacea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Excessive Underarm Sweating
- Sweat
- Axillary hyperhidrosis
- Sweaty armpits
- Underarm hyperhidrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L74510: Primary focal hyperhidrosis, axilla
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
What procedures does Dr. Ranasinghe perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Ranasinghe 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. Ranasinghe. 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
- Large Vascular Skin Lesion Removal
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- 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
- Cutaneous Vascular Lesion Destruction
- Laser Skin Lesion Removal
- Vascular Birthmark Treatment
- Skin Growth Removal (Laser)
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
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
- 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)
- 17108: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); over 50.0 sq 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
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop 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
- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 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
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 Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
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:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Also known as:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
- PDT for Skin Cancer
- Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
- Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
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
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Ranasinghe accept my insurance?
Dr. Ranasinghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ranasinghe accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Ranasinghe in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Ohio
State of Tennessee
The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ranasinghe's office located?
Dr. Geraldine Ranasinghe's Primary Practice
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
(216) 444-2200
Dr. Geraldine Ranasinghe's Practice 2
9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code Rk2-7
Cleveland, OH 44193
What is Dr. Ranasinghe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ranasinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447757778.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ranasinghe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ranasinghe
What is Dr. Geraldine Ranasinghe's specialty?
Dr. Ranasinghe is a Dermatologist near Cleveland, OH. 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. Ranasinghe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Geraldine Ranasinghe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ranasinghe is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital, Fairview Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Union Hospital - Dover, OH 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 Geraldine Ranasinghe accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Geraldine Ranasinghe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geraldine Ranasinghe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ranasinghe's office at (216) 444-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geraldine Ranasinghe?
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