Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hilger, Dermatopathologist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Leslie Hilger, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hilger completed his residency at San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Hilger is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hilger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hilger’s office at (510) 652-8091.
Where did Dr. Hilger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center | University of California At San Francisco
What languages does Dr. Hilger speak?
Dr. Hilger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hilger treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Hilger 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. Hilger. 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:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Other Eczema or Rash
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Uncommon dermatitis
- Atypical eczema
- Skin inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- L308: Other specified dermatitis
Also known as:
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis
- Rashes
- Skin irritation
- Contact rash
- Non-allergic skin reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2489: Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
Also known as:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
- Dandruff
- Cradle cap
- Seborrheic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- L218: Other seborrheic dermatitis
What procedures does Dr. Hilger perform?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Hilger 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. Hilger. 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 Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- 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
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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:
- 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:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
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:
- Goeckerman Treatment
- Photochemotherapy
- Tar and UV-B Therapy
- Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
- Light Therapy for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B
Also known as:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Does Dr. Hilger accept my insurance?
Dr. Hilger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 652-8091 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hilger accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Hilger in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hilger's office located?
What is Dr. Hilger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hilger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902901226.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hilger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hilger
What is Dr. Leslie Hilger's specialty?
Dr. Hilger is a Dermatopathologist near Oakland, CA. A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions. Contact Dr. Hilger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leslie Hilger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hilger is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Leslie Hilger accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Hilger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leslie Hilger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hilger's office at (510) 652-8091 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leslie Hilger?
Please contact Dr. Hilger's office at (510) 652-8091 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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