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Who is Dr. Lipton, Dermatologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Shira Lipton, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lipton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lipton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lipton’s office at (650) 853-2982.
What languages does Dr. Lipton speak?
Dr. Lipton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lipton treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Lipton 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. Lipton. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mole Check
- Dermatology Screening
- Melanoma Screening
- Skin Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1283: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin
Also known as:
- Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moles
- Birthmarks
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevi
- Beauty marks
- Skin spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Allergic eczema
- Itchy skin rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2084: Intrinsic (allergic) eczema
Also known as:
- Lichen Planus
- Skin Condition
- Itchy Purple Bumps
- Inflammatory Skin Condition
- Oral Lichen Planus
ICD-10 Codes:
- L439: Lichen planus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
- Dandruff
- Cradle cap
- Flaky skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L219: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Other types of warts
- Warts
- Different kinds of warts
- Various warts
- Uncommon warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- B078: Other viral warts
Also known as:
- Personal History of Other Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Past skin cancer
- Previous cutaneous malignancy
- History of skin tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85828: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Lipton perform as a Dermatologist?
As a Dermatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shira Lipton may include:
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Annual Skin Screening
- Anti-Aging Treatment
- Biopsy
- Botox Follow Up
- Botox Treatment
- Chemical Peel
- Collagen Injection
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lipton's office.
Does Dr. Lipton accept my insurance?
Dr. Lipton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 853-2982 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lipton accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Lipton in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Lipton's office located?
Dr. Shira Lipton's Primary Practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 853-2982
What is Dr. Lipton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003043340.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lipton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lipton
What is Dr. Shira Lipton's specialty?
Dr. Lipton is a Dermatologist near Palo Alto, 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. Lipton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shira Lipton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lipton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shira Lipton accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shira Lipton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shira Lipton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lipton's office at (650) 853-2982 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shira Lipton?
Please contact Dr. Lipton's office at (650) 853-2982 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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