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53 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Newman, Dermatologist in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Sidney Newman, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 53 years and is board certified. Dr. Newman graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Dermatology; Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Newman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Newman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Newman’s office at (562) 598-8593.
Where did Dr. Newman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Dermatology; Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Newman board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Sidney Newman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Newman speak?
Dr. Newman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Newman treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Newman 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. Newman. 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
- Dry Skin
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
- Xerosis
- Dry skin condition
- Asteatotic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
- L853: Xerosis cutis
Also known as:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Scalp or Neck Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor on Left Arm or Shoulder Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
- Non-cancerous growth on scalp
- Scalp skin lesion
- Benign neck mass
- Neck skin lump
- Non-cancerous growth on left arm skin
- Left arm skin lesion
- Benign left shoulder skin mass
- Lump on left arm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
- D234: Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
- D2362: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
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:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
- D2361: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
Also known as:
- Other Eczema or Rash
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Uncommon dermatitis
- Atypical eczema
- Skin inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- L308: Other specified dermatitis
What procedures does Dr. Newman perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Newman 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. Newman. 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
- Shaving Skin Lesion
- Skin Lesion Shaving
- Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Skin Lesion Shaving (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Skin Lesion Shave Excision
- Mole Shaving
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
- Dermal Lesion Shave
- Epidermal Lesion Removal
- Skin Growth Removal
- Epidermal lesion shave
- Dermal lesion removal
- Skin growth shaving
- Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
- Dermal Lesion Shaving
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Shave biopsy
- Skin tag removal
- Mole shave removal
- Epidermal lesion excision
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
- Dermal Lesion Removal
- Skin Growth Shaving
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)
- 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; 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
- 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, 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
- 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 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
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop 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)
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
- Skin Cancer Lesion Destruction
- Removal of Skin Cancer on Face/Ears
- 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
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face)
- Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
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
- 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
- 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
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:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Lip Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Newman accept my insurance?
Dr. Newman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 598-8593 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Newman accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Newman in Los Alamitos, 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
Cigna
Community Health Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Newman's office located?
Dr. Sidney Newman's Primary Practice
3801 Katella Ave Ste 101
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 598-8593
What is Dr. Newman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Newman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235222860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Newman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Newman
What is Dr. Sidney Newman's specialty?
Dr. Newman is a Dermatologist near Los Alamitos, 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. Newman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sidney Newman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Newman is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Sidney Newman accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sidney Newman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sidney Newman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Newman's office at (562) 598-8593 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sidney Newman?
Please contact Dr. Newman's office at (562) 598-8593 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sidney Newman have?
Dr. Sidney Newman is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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