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Who is Dr. Koupaie, Procedural Dermatologist in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Jafar Koupaie, MD is a Procedural Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Koupaie graduated from Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Dermatology; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Dermatology; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Dermatology; Salem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. He is a member of the AAD Membership:. Dr. Koupaie is fluent in English, Faroese, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koupaie’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koupaie’s office at (951) 566-5634.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Koupaie?
Dr. Jafar Koupaie, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Procedural Dermatologist 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. Koupaie empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox & Collagen Therapy, Laser Skin Treatments, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Riverside/CA community, Dr. Koupaie is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Koupaie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellow
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Dermatology; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Dermatology; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Dermatology; Salem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Boston | Boston Medical Center | Tufts Medical Center | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Shiraz Univ of Med Sci, Shiraz, Iran | Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences | Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Koupaie board certified as a Procedural Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Jafar Koupaie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Koupaie speak?
Dr. Koupaie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Faroese
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Koupaie treat?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Koupaie 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. Koupaie. 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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
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:
- Wart
- Warts
- Skin growth
- Common wart
- Verruca
ICD-10 Codes:
- B079: Viral wart, unspecified
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:
- Severe Itching
- Itching
- Chronic pruritus
- Generalized itching
- Persistent itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L298: Other pruritus
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2089: Other atopic dermatitis
What procedures does Dr. Koupaie perform?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Koupaie 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. Koupaie. 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 Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
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
- 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)
- 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
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Laceration Repair
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Injury Stitching
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
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
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion 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
- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Malignant Melanoma Removal
- Wide Local Excision Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth 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
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 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
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 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:
- 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:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Nail Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Nail Bed Biopsy
- Nail Matrix Biopsy
- Fingernail Biopsy
- Toenail Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11755: Biopsy of nail unit (eg, plate, bed, matrix, hyponychium, proximal and lateral nail folds) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
- Axillary Chemodenervation
- Botox for Underarm Sweating
- Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating
CPT Codes:
- 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae
Does Dr. Koupaie accept my insurance?
Dr. Koupaie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 566-5634 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koupaie accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Koupaie in Riverside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlphaCare
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
FirstMerit Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
State of Utah
The Medical Access Program
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Koupaie's office located?
Dr. Jafar Koupaie's Primary Practice
9889 Magnolia Ave Ste A
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 566-5634
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AAD Membership:
Fellow
What is Dr. Koupaie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koupaie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508940644.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koupaie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koupaie
What is Dr. Jafar Koupaie's specialty?
Dr. Koupaie is a Procedural Dermatologist near Riverside, CA. Procedural Dermatology is a distinct subspecialty of Dermatology, that involves a diverse range of surgical techniques aimed at the removal or alteration of skin tissue for both health-related and aesthetic purposes. The techniques employed in this discipline include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (an advanced procedure designed for the elimination of growths, with a focus on skin cancers). Contact Dr. Koupaie to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jafar Koupaie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Koupaie is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dameron Hospital, Hemet Global Medical Center. 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 Procedural Dermatologist?
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Is Jafar Koupaie accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jafar Koupaie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jafar Koupaie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koupaie's office at (951) 566-5634 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jafar Koupaie?
Please contact Dr. Koupaie's office at (951) 566-5634 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jafar Koupaie have?
Dr. Jafar Koupaie is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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