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Dr. David Baginski, MD

Dr. David Baginski, MD

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baginski, Dermatologist in Portland, ME?

    Dr. David Baginski, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Baginski graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Dermatology; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine. Dr. Baginski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baginski’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baginski’s office at (207) 282-3010.

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

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Dermatology; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine | Fletcher Allen Health Care

    • Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)

    Is Dr. Baginski board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Baginski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Baginski speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Baginski treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Baginski 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. Baginski. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    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:

    • Mole
    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    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:

    • Other Eczema or Rash
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Uncommon dermatitis
    • Atypical eczema
    • Skin inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L308: Other specified dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Adult Acne
    • Facial Redness
    • Red Face Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L718: Other rosacea

    What procedures does Dr. Baginski perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Baginski 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. Baginski. 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 Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal
    • Skin Lesion Shaving
    • Shaving of Small Skin Lesion (Face/Head)
    • Shaving of Skin Lesion (Face/Ears)
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Malignant Growth Destruction
    • Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving
    • Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Dermal Lesion Shaving
    • Shave biopsy
    • Skin tag removal
    • Mole shave removal
    • Epidermal lesion excision
    • Epidermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
    • Dermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Shaving
    • Epidermal Lesion Shaving
    • Skin Tag Removal

    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)
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 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
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 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
    • 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11310: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11312: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch 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)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
    • Removal of Skin Cancer on Face/Ears
    • Skin Cancer Lesion Destruction
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face)
    • Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Laser Surgery
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 17281: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 17271: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 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:

    • 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:

    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Face/Ears)
    • Skin Cancer Destruction
    • Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer

    CPT Codes:

    • 17282: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 69100: Biopsy external ear

    Does Dr. Baginski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baginski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 282-3010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baginski accept in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Baginski in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EL Paso Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Baginski's office located?

    Dr. David Baginski's Primary Practice

    50 Sewall St

    Portland, ME 04102

    (207) 282-3010

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    Dr. David Baginski's Practice 2

    57 Barra Rd

    Biddeford, ME 04005

    (207) 282-3010

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

    Dr. Baginski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619915451.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baginski?

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

    What is Dr. David Baginski's specialty?

    Dr. Baginski is a Dermatologist near Portland, ME. 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. Baginski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Baginski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baginski is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 David Baginski accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. David Baginski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Baginski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baginski's office at (207) 282-3010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Baginski?

    Please contact Dr. Baginski's office at (207) 282-3010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Baginski have?

    Dr. David Baginski is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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