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Dr. Edgar Fincher, MD, PHD

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Dr. Edgar Fincher, MD, PHD

Beverly Hills, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
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    Who is Dr. Fincher, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Dr. Edgar Fincher, MD, PHD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Fincher completed his residency at Stanford University. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Society for Dermatological Surgery, Pacific Dermatological Association, and American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Fincher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fincher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fincher’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fincher?

    Dr. Edgar Fincher, MD, PHD 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. Fincher empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery, Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Beverly Hills/CA community, Dr. Fincher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Stanford University | Stanford University

    • Medical School: The University of Tennessee, Memphis

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

    Yes, Dr. Edgar Fincher, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Fincher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fincher treat?

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

    • Skin Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Dermatologic surgery recovery
    • Skin graft aftercare
    • Subcutaneous tissue post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    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:

    • 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:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Early Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy
    • Carcinoma in situ of facial skin
    • Precancerous skin cells on face
    • Non-invasive skin cancer of face
    • Stage 0 skin cancer of face

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
    • D0439: Carcinoma in situ of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Suture Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitch removal
    • Taking out stitches
    • Post-surgery suture care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures

    What procedures does Dr. Fincher perform?

    As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Fincher 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. Fincher. 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 (Additional 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
    • Mohs micrographic surgery
    • Skin cancer removal with mapping
    • Staged skin cancer surgery

    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
    • 17314: 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; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    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:

    • 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:

    • Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
    • Facial Feature Complex Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure Face
    • Reconstructive Surgery Face

    CPT Codes:

    • 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Fincher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fincher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fincher accept in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Dr. Fincher in Beverly Hills, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Fincher's office located?

    Dr. Edgar Fincher's Primary Practice

    421 N Rodeo Dr Fl 2

    Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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    Dr. Edgar Fincher's Practice 2

    355 Lennon Ln Ste 255

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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    Dr. Edgar Fincher's Practice 3

    2802 Pacific Coast Hwy

    Torrance, CA 90505

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Edgar Fincher?

    Dr. Fincher has appointments available at his Beverly Hills, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 2 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    90% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Edgar Fincher an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Fincher has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Fincher, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

    Professional Member

    American Society for Dermatological Surgery

    Professional Member

    Pacific Dermatological Association

    Professional Member

    American Academy of Dermatology

    Professional Member

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

    Dr. Fincher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083661359.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fincher?

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

    What is Dr. Edgar Fincher's specialty?

    Dr. Fincher is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Beverly Hills, CA. 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. Fincher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edgar Fincher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Fincher is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cedars - Sinai Marina Del Rey 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 Edgar Fincher accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Edgar Fincher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edgar Fincher offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fincher, or contact the office for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Edgar Fincher?

    Please contact Dr. Fincher's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edgar Fincher have?

    Dr. Edgar Fincher is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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