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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
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Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gruen, Dermatologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Alison Gruen, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Gruen graduated from Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program and completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Dermatology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gruen is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gruen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gruen’s office at (212) 734-7546.
Where did Dr. Gruen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Dermatology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine | SUNY Downstate Med Center | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine | Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program
Is Dr. Gruen board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Alison Gruen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Gruen speak?
Dr. Gruen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gruen treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Gruen 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. Gruen. 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:
- 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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Other Eczema or Rash
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Rashes
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
- Uncommon dermatitis
- Atypical eczema
- Skin inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
- L308: Other specified dermatitis
Also known as:
- Mole on Face
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Facial nevus
- Birthmark on face
- Facial spot
- Beauty mark
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2230: Melanocytic nevi of unspecified part of face
Also known as:
- Wart
- Warts
- Skin growth
- Common wart
- Verruca
ICD-10 Codes:
- B079: Viral wart, unspecified
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:
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mole Check
- Dermatology Screening
- Melanoma Screening
- Skin Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1283: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin
What procedures does Dr. Gruen perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Gruen 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. Gruen. 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 Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 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
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Chemical Peel for Acne
- Acne Chemical Exfoliation
- Acid Peel for Acne
- Dermatological Acne Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 17360: Chemical exfoliation for acne (eg, acne paste, acid)
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:
- Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
- Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
- Injections for Skin Growths
- Steroid Injections for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch 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
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:
- Epidermal Chemical Peel
- Light Chemical Peel
- Facial Peel
- Skin Resurfacing Peel
CPT Codes:
- 15788: Chemical peel, facial; epidermal
Also known as:
- Acne Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Milia Removal
- Comedone Extraction
- Cyst Drainage
- Pustule Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10040: Acne surgery (eg, marsupialization, opening or removal of multiple milia, comedones, cysts, pustules)
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:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Does Dr. Gruen accept my insurance?
Dr. Gruen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 734-7546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gruen accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Gruen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Nippon Life Benefits
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other TPA
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alison Gruen?
Dr. Gruen has appointments available at her New York, NY office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Gruen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gruen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518982412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gruen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gruen
What is Dr. Alison Gruen's specialty?
Dr. Gruen is a Dermatologist near New York, NY. 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. Gruen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alison Gruen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gruen is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital 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 Alison Gruen accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alison Gruen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alison Gruen offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gruen, or call (212) 734-7546 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Alison Gruen?
Yes, Dr. Gruen offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Gruen, or call (212) 734-7546 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alison Gruen have?
Dr. Alison Gruen is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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