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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. West, Dermatopathologist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Sara West, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE. Dr. West is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. West’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. West’s office at (402) 330-4555.
What languages does Dr. West speak?
Dr. West and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. West treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. West 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. West. 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
- D224: Melanocytic nevi of scalp and neck
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:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
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:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
What procedures does Dr. West perform?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. West 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. West. 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 Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Shaving Skin Lesion
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal
- 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 Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Skin Lesion Shave Excision
- Mole Shaving
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
- Dermal Lesion Shave
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Shave biopsy
- Skin tag removal
- Mole shave removal
- Epidermal lesion excision
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
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 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
- 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 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
- 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch 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)
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
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 Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
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
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:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 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:
- External Ear Biopsy
- Outer Ear Biopsy
- Ear Skin Biopsy
- Ear Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 69100: Biopsy external ear
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
Also known as:
- Lip Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Lip Tissue Sample
- Oral Biopsy (Lip)
- Lip Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 40490: Biopsy of lip
Also known as:
- Freezing Removal of Penile Lesions
- Cryosurgery for Penile Warts
- Penile Lesion Cryotherapy
- Condyloma Freezing
CPT Codes:
- 54056: Destruction of lesion(s), penis (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; cryosurgery
Does Dr. West accept my insurance?
Dr. West accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 330-4555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. West accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. West in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American Enterprise Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medica
Medicare
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Where is Dr. West's office located?
What is Dr. West's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134431133.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. West?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. West
What is Dr. Sara West's specialty?
Dr. West is a Dermatopathologist near Omaha, NE. A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions. Contact Dr. West to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sara West affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. West is affiliated with Nebraska Medical Center, OrthoNebraska Hospital, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE, Methodist Women's Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Methodist Jennie Edmundson 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 Sara West accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Sara West is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara West offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. West's office at (402) 330-4555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara West?
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