22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Housman, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Tamara Housman, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Housman graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mayo Clinic. She is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), North Carolina Dermatology Association (NCDA), American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), and AAD Membership:. Dr. Housman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Housman’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Housman’s office at (919) 390-0200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Housman?
Dr. Tamara Housman, MD 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. Housman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Raleigh/NC community, Dr. Housman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Housman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Wake Forest Univ, Winston-Salem, NC | U/WA, Seattle, WA | Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Health Services Research Fellowship, NC, USA | University of Washington, Mohs Micrographic Surgery/Procedural Dermatology, WA, USA
Residency: Mayo Clinic | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine | University of Cambridge / School of Clinical Medicine
Is Dr. Housman board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Tamara Housman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Dermatology since 2005
What languages does Dr. Housman speak?
Dr. Housman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Housman treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Housman 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. Housman. 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:
- Severe Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Advanced Skin Ulcer
- Serious Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98498: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with other specified severity
- L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
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
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Facial SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Face Skin Malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
What procedures does Dr. Housman perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Housman 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. Housman. 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 (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
- 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:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Housman accept my insurance?
Dr. Housman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 390-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Housman accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Housman in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Housman's office located?
Dr. Tamara Housman's Primary Practice
3811 Ed Dr Ste 110
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 390-0200
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
Member
North Carolina Dermatology Association (NCDA)
Member
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Member
American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)
Member
AAD Membership:
Fellow
Awards
B.A., Summa Cum Laude Chemistry,
University of Kentucky
M.D., Cum Laude,
University of Louisville
Departmental Award for Excellence & Achievement in,
University of Kentucky, Dept. of Chemistry
Association of Pathology Chairs Honor Society, Association of Patholo
Senior Honors Surgery Clerkship,
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Dept. of Genera
First Place Poster, Epidemiology/Health Services R, Society for Inves
First Place Poster, Clinical Studies, Society for Investigative Derma
Resident Fellows Committee Representative- Region, American Academy o
Best Overall Photo, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
First Place
What is Dr. Housman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Housman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952492548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Housman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Housman
What is Dr. Tamara Housman's specialty?
Dr. Housman is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Raleigh, NC. 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. Housman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tamara Housman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Housman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Tamara Housman accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Tamara Housman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tamara Housman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Housman's office at (919) 390-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tamara Housman?
Please contact Dr. Housman's office at (919) 390-0200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tamara Housman have?
Dr. Tamara Housman is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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