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Dr. Gary Mccracken, MD

Scottsdale, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mccracken, Dermatologist in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Gary Mccracken, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Mccracken graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program. Dr. Mccracken is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mccracken’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mccracken’s office.

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

    • Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

    • Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mccracken board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Mccracken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Mccracken speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mccracken treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Mccracken 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. Mccracken. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Mole
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Adult Acne
    • Facial Redness
    • Red Face Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L718: Other rosacea

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Hyperpigmentation
    • Melasma
    • Age spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Dermatitis
    • Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
    • Dandruff
    • Cradle cap
    • Seborrheic eczema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L218: Other seborrheic dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Mccracken perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Mccracken 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. Mccracken. 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 Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Small Skin Cancer
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
    • Skin Lesion Shaving
    • Shaving of Small Skin Lesion (Face/Head)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
    • Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Shave Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment
    • Shave biopsy
    • Skin tag removal
    • Mole shave removal
    • Epidermal lesion excision
    • Malignant Growth Destruction
    • Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Epidermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
    • Dermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Shaving
    • Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Dermal Lesion Shaving
    • Skin Growth Destruction
    • Benign Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave
    • Skin Tag Removal
    • Mole Shave Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 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
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 17260: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
    • 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 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
    • 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11310: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, 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
    • 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11305: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; 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:

    • Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
    • Skin Cancer Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body/Limbs)
    • PDT for precancerous skin
    • Light therapy for skin lesions
    • Precancerous skin treatment with light
    • Actinic keratosis treatment
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Laser Surgery
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • PDT for Skin Cancer
    • Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
    • Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Removal without Cutting

    CPT Codes:

    • 96574: Debridement of premalignant hyperkeratotic lesion(s) (ie, targeted curettage, abrasion) followed with photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitizing drug(s) provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per day
    • 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 17271: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 96567: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitive drug(s), per day
    • 17263: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Small Area)
    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Medium Area)
    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis
    • Laser Psoriasis Treatment
    • UVB Laser for Psoriasis
    • Targeted Phototherapy for Psoriasis
    • Excimer Light Therapy
    • Laser Psoriasis Therapy
    • Psoriasis Light Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96920: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; total area less than 250 sq cm
    • 96921: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; 250 sq cm to 500 sq cm
    • 96922: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; over 500 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • External Ear Biopsy
    • Outer Ear Biopsy
    • Ear Skin Biopsy
    • Ear Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 69100: Biopsy external ear

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Removal by Freezing
    • Cryosurgery for Anal Lesions
    • Anal Wart Removal
    • Anus Lesion Destruction
    • Cryotherapy for Anal Growths

    CPT Codes:

    • 46916: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; cryosurgery

    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. Mccracken accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mccracken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mccracken accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Mccracken in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mccracken's office located?

    Dr. Gary Mccracken's Primary Practice

    14275 N 87th St Ste 110

    Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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

    Dr. Mccracken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093884843.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mccracken?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Mccracken's specialty?

    Dr. Mccracken is a Dermatologist near Scottsdale, AZ. 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. Mccracken to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Mccracken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mccracken is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Valleywise Health Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center 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 Gary Mccracken accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Mccracken is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Mccracken offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mccracken's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Mccracken?

    Please contact Dr. Mccracken's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Mccracken have?

    Dr. Gary Mccracken is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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