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Dr. Eric Lee, MD

Monterey, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Dermatologist in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Eric Lee, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (831) 372-3228.

    What languages does Dr. Lee speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lee treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Lee 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. Lee. 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:

    • 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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44310: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
    • C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Lee 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. Lee. 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)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Skin Conditions
    • Corns and Calluses
    • 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
    • Malignant Growth Destruction
    • Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment

    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)
    • 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
    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 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
    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Face/Ears)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Destruction
    • Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal

    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
    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    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:

    • Removal of Skin Cancer on Face/Ears
    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face)
    • Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 17281: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair
    • Laceration Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury 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
    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 372-3228 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Lee in Monterey, 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

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. Eric Lee's Primary Practice

    284 Foam St Unit 28

    Monterey, CA 93940

    (831) 372-3228

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    Dr. Eric Lee's Practice 2

    15000 Los Gatos Blvd Ste 1

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

    (408) 848-0888

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

    Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649564410.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lee?

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

    What is Dr. Eric Lee's specialty?

    Dr. Lee is a Dermatologist near Monterey, 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. Lee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eric Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Eric Lee accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Lee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (831) 372-3228 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eric Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (831) 372-3228 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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