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Who is Dr. Hammer, Dermatologist in Littleton, NH?
Dr. Charles Hammer, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Littleton, NH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hammer graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Dermatology Univ Of Mi Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hammer is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammer’s office at (603) 650-5000.
Where did Dr. Hammer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Dermatology Univ Of Mi Hosps, Internal Medicine | Oregon Health & Science University Program
Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools | University of Maryland School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hammer speak?
Dr. Hammer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Hammer treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Hammer 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. Hammer. 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:
- Personal History of Other Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Past skin cancer
- Previous cutaneous malignancy
- History of skin tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85828: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin
Also known as:
- Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L409: Psoriasis, 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:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Mole
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
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
What procedures does Dr. Hammer perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Hammer 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. Hammer. 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
- Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- 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
- Skin growth excision
- Mole removal
- Benign skin tumor removal
- Skin lesion surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Malignant Growth Destruction
- Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); 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
- 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)
- 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 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
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Small Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitals)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Laceration Repair
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Injury Stitching
- Minor Wound Closure
- Intermediate Wound Stitching
- Surgical Repair of Small Wounds
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12041: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Face/Ears)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Lip Cancer Removal
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Malignant Lesion Excision (Facial)
- Cancerous Growth Removal (Face)
- Excision of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Facial Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
- Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)
- Skin Cancer Destruction
- Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Melanoma Removal
- Wide Local Excision Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11641: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 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
- 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Skin Cancer on Face/Ears
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
- Skin Cancer Lesion Destruction
- Destruction of Small Malignant Facial Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face)
- Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Laser Surgery
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Facial Skin Cancer Removal (Non-Excisional)
- Laser Treatment for Facial Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Small Facial Lesion
- Electrosurgery for Facial Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; 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
- 17280: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); 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:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
- Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
- Genital Lesion Excision
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Does Dr. Hammer accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 650-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammer accept in Littleton, NH?
Dr. Hammer in Littleton, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hammer's office located?
Dr. Charles Hammer's Primary Practice
580 Saint Johnsbury Rd
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 650-5000
What is Dr. Hammer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063456226.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammer
What is Dr. Charles Hammer's specialty?
Dr. Hammer is a Dermatologist near Littleton, NH. 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. Hammer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Hammer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hammer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Northeastern Vermont Regional 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 Charles Hammer accepting new patients in Littleton, NH?
Yes, Dr. Charles Hammer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Hammer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammer's office at (603) 650-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Hammer?
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