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Dr. Michael Borenstein, MD, PHD

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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    Who is Dr. Borenstein, Dermatologist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?

    Dr. Michael Borenstein, MD, PHD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Borenstein graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Borenstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Borenstein’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Borenstein’s office at (561) 776-7041.

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

    • Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Borenstein board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Borenstein, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Borenstein speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Borenstein treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Borenstein 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. Borenstein. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wound dressing care
    • Post-op dressing change
    • Surgical wound management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Hyperpigmentation
    • Melasma
    • Age spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    What procedures does Dr. Borenstein perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Borenstein 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. Borenstein. 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 Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
    • Skin Conditions
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Malignant Growth Destruction
    • Laser Removal of Skin Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 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)
    • 17272: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Mohs Surgery
    • Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Mohs Excision
    • Precision Skin Cancer Removal

    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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); 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:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • 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
    • 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:

    • 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 Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Face Wounds
    • Eyelid Repair
    • Nose Laceration Repair
    • Lip Wound Surgery

    CPT Codes:

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

    • External Ear Biopsy
    • Outer Ear Biopsy
    • Ear Skin Biopsy
    • Ear Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 69100: Biopsy external ear

    Does Dr. Borenstein accept my insurance?

    Dr. Borenstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 776-7041 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Borenstein accept in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?

    Dr. Borenstein in Palm Beach Gardens, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

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    Where is Dr. Borenstein's office located?

    Dr. Michael Borenstein's Primary Practice

    11030 Rca Center Dr Ste 3015

    Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

    (561) 776-7041

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

    Dr. Borenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447214127.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Borenstein?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Borenstein's specialty?

    Dr. Borenstein is a Dermatologist near Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 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. Borenstein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Borenstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Borenstein 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

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    Is Michael Borenstein accepting new patients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Borenstein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Borenstein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Borenstein's office at (561) 776-7041 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Borenstein?

    Please contact Dr. Borenstein's office at (561) 776-7041 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Borenstein have?

    Dr. Michael Borenstein is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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