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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Marks, Dermatologist in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Benjamin Marks is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Marks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marks’s office at (847) 724-4536.
What languages does Dr. Marks speak?
Dr. Marks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Marks treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Marks 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. Marks. 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
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
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
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acne
- Acne breakouts
- Pimples
- Zits
ICD-10 Codes:
- L708: Other acne
Also known as:
- Other Eczema or Rash
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Uncommon dermatitis
- Atypical eczema
- Skin inflammation
- Allergic eczema
- Itchy skin rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L308: Other specified dermatitis
- L2084: Intrinsic (allergic) eczema
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
What procedures does Dr. Marks perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Marks 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. Marks. 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:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Malignant Growth Destruction
- Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
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)
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17272: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body/Limbs)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Destruction (3.1-4.0 cm)
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Removal without Cutting
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Skin Cancer Destruction
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Skin Cancer Removal (Non-Excisional)
- Facial Lesion Destruction
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
- Skin cancer removal (non-surgical)
- Laser removal of skin cancer
- Cryosurgery for skin cancer
- Electrosurgery for malignant lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17263: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 17273: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 17283: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 17264: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 3.1 to 4.0 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:
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Face/Ears)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Destruction
- Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17282: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
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:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Removal of Cancerous Lesion on Face/Head
- Facial Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction (Face)
- Skin Cancer Treatment Face
CPT Codes:
- 17284: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Does Dr. Marks accept my insurance?
Dr. Marks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 724-4536 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Marks accept in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Marks in Lake Forest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Marks' office located?
Dr. Benjamin Marks' Primary Practice
660 N Westmoreland Rd # 302
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 724-4536
What is Dr. Marks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Marks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407086317.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Marks
What is Dr. Benjamin Marks's specialty?
Dr. Marks is a Dermatologist near Lake Forest, IL. 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. Marks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Marks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Marks is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Benjamin Marks accepting new patients in Lake Forest, IL?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Marks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Marks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Marks's office at (847) 724-4536 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Marks?
Please contact Dr. Marks's office at (847) 724-4536 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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