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Dr. .aleksandr Itkin, MD

La Jolla, CA

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    Who is Dr. Itkin, Dermatologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. .aleksandr Itkin, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Itkin graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Bumc Nemc. Dr. Itkin is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Itkin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Itkin’s office at (619) 245-2800.

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

    • Residency: Bumc Nemc

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    What languages does Dr. Itkin speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Itkin treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Itkin 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. Itkin. 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:

    • Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
    • Skin Condition
    • Long-term radiation dermatitis
    • Skin damage from radiation
    • Non-ionizing radiation skin effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

    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 Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    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

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, 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

    Also known as:

    • Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Uncertain Neoplasm
    • Growth of Unknown Nature
    • Indeterminate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D487: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Facial redness
    • Adult acne
    • Rosy cheeks condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L719: Rosacea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Suture Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitch removal
    • Taking out stitches
    • Post-surgery suture care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    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:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
    • Trunk BCC
    • Rodent Ulcer of Trunk
    • Trunk Basal Cell Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Androgenic Hair Loss
    • Hair Loss
    • Androgenetic alopecia
    • Male pattern baldness
    • Female pattern baldness
    • Genetic hair loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L649: Androgenic alopecia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Itkin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Itkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 245-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Itkin accept in La Jolla, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Scripps Health

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Itkin's office located?

    Dr. .aleksandr Itkin's Primary Practice

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Fl 2

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (619) 245-2800

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    Dr. .aleksandr Itkin's Practice 2

    7565 Mission Valley Rd

    San Diego, CA 92108

    (619) 245-2350

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    Dr. .aleksandr Itkin's Practice 3

    9896 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Itkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447344023.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Itkin?

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

    What is Dr. .aleksandr Itkin's specialty?

    Dr. Itkin is a Dermatologist near La Jolla, 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. Itkin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. .aleksandr Itkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Itkin 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

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    Is .aleksandr Itkin accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. .aleksandr Itkin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. .aleksandr Itkin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Itkin's office at (619) 245-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with .aleksandr Itkin?

    Please contact Dr. Itkin's office at (619) 245-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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