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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ortego, Dermatologist in Gautier, MS?
Dr. Joshua Ortego is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Gautier, MS with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ortego is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ortego’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ortego’s office at (228) 372-8559.
What languages does Dr. Ortego speak?
Dr. Ortego and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ortego treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Ortego 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. Ortego. 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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Rashes
- Skin Condition
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
- 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
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Chronic Radiation Skin Damage
- Skin Condition
- Long-term radiation skin effects
- Non-ionizing radiation skin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- L579: Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, 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:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2089: Other atopic dermatitis
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Hair Follicle Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Follicular Skin Issues
- Hair Follicle Problems
- Skin Follicle Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- L738: Other specified follicular disorders
Also known as:
- Other types of warts
- Warts
- Different kinds of warts
- Various warts
- Uncommon warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- B078: Other viral warts
Which procedures does Dr. Ortego perform as a Dermatologist?
As a Dermatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joshua Ortego may include:
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Annual Skin Screening
- Anti-Aging Treatment
- Biopsy
- Botox Follow Up
- Botox Treatment
- Chemical Peel
- Collagen Injection
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ortego's office.
Does Dr. Ortego accept my insurance?
Dr. Ortego accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 372-8559 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ortego accept in Gautier, MS?
Dr. Ortego in Gautier, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Fox-Everett
Healthgram
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ortego's office located?
Dr. Joshua Ortego's Primary Practice
6510 Highway 90 # C
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 372-8559
What is Dr. Ortego's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ortego's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518420827.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortego?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ortego
What is Dr. Joshua Ortego's specialty?
Dr. Ortego is a Dermatologist near Gautier, MS. 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. Ortego to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Ortego affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ortego is affiliated with Singing River Pascagoula Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Dermatologist?
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Is Joshua Ortego accepting new patients in Gautier, MS?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Ortego is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Ortego offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ortego's office at (228) 372-8559 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Ortego?
Please contact Dr. Ortego's office at (228) 372-8559 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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