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Dr. Gerard Nat, MD

Downey, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nat, Dermatologist in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Gerard Nat, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Nat graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at Com Ucla Va Wadsworth Prog, Dermatology Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nat is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nat’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nat’s office at (562) 904-6116.

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

    • Residency: Com Ucla Va Wadsworth Prog, Dermatology Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U Calif-La Med Ctr | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

    Is Dr. Nat board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gerard Nat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Nat speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nat treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Nat 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. Nat. 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 Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
    • Arm SCC
    • Shoulder SCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
    • Trunk SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
    • Trunk Skin Malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44320: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
    • C44621: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
    • C44529: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L718: Other rosacea

    What procedures does Dr. Nat perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Nat 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. Nat. 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 Spots
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
    • Shaving of Skin Lesion (Face/Ears)
    • Shaving Removal of Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Skin Lesion Shaving (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Skin Conditions
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment
    • Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shaving
    • Epidermal Lesion Shaving
    • Skin Tag Removal
    • Mole Shaving
    • Facial skin lesion shave excision
    • Dermal lesion shaving
    • Epidermal lesion removal
    • Mole shaving on face
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
    • Dermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Shaving
    • Skin Growth Shave Excision
    • Epidermal Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Growth Destruction
    • Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Growth Destruction
    • Benign Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving

    CPT Codes:

    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
    • 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11312: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11313: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter over 2.0 cm
    • 11307: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11308: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter over 2.0 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
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion 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
    • 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
    • 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 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

    Also known as:

    • Malignant Lesion Destruction (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body/Limbs)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Non-Excisional)
    • Facial Lesion Destruction
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Removal without Cutting
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Skin Cancer Destruction
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 17283: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 17263: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 17273: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    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:

    • Skin Lesion Shaving (Large)
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Dermal Lesion Excision
    • Shave Biopsy (Large)
    • Skin Tag Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11303: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter over 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 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

    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

    Does Dr. Nat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 904-6116 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nat accept in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Nat in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nat's office located?

    Dr. Gerard Nat's Primary Practice

    10800 Paramount Blvd Ste 301

    Downey, CA 90241

    (562) 904-6116

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

    Dr. Nat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912007956.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nat?

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

    What is Dr. Gerard Nat's specialty?

    Dr. Nat is a Dermatologist near Downey, CA. 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. Nat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerard Nat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nat is affiliated with City of Hope - Duarte Cancer 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 Gerard Nat accepting new patients in Downey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gerard Nat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerard Nat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nat's office at (562) 904-6116 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerard Nat?

    Please contact Dr. Nat's office at (562) 904-6116 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gerard Nat have?

    Dr. Gerard Nat is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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