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Dr. Rahul Chavan, MD
Pensacola, FL
20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chavan, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Rahul Chavan, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Chavan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Swahili, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chavan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chavan’s office at (850) 416-1345.
Is Dr. Chavan board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Chavan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Chavan speak?
Dr. Chavan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Swahili
What conditions does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Chavan typically treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Chavan 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. Chavan. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
What procedures does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Chavan typically perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Chavan 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. Chavan. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
- Mohs Surgery
- Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Excision
- Precision Skin Cancer Removal
- Mohs surgery body
- Skin cancer removal trunk
- Micrographic surgery arms
- Precise skin cancer surgery legs
CPT Codes:
- 17311: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
- 17313: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
- 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
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 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 Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
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)
Also known as:
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 17312: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Chavan accept my insurance?
Dr. Chavan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 416-1345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chavan accept in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Chavan in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chavan's office located?
Dr. Rahul Chavan's Primary Practice
3298 Summit Blvd Ste 12
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 416-1345
What is Dr. Chavan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chavan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992956247.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chavan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chavan
What is Dr. Rahul Chavan's specialty?
Dr. Chavan is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Pensacola, FL.
What does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon do?
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is conducted by specialized surgeons with expertise in dermatology and pathology. Their skills allow them to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy skin, minimizing cosmetic impact. Surgeons affiliated with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed at least one year of fellowship training at an ACMS-accredited institution in the U.S.
Is this Dr. Rahul Chavan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chavan is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola 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 Rahul Chavan accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Chavan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rahul Chavan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chavan's office at (850) 416-1345 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rahul Chavan?
Please contact Dr. Chavan's office at (850) 416-1345 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rahul Chavan have?
Dr. Rahul Chavan is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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