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Dr. Alvin Coda, MD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Coda, Dermatologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Alvin Coda, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Coda is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coda’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coda’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Coda speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Coda treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Coda 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. Coda. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Other types of warts
    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts
    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts
    • Acne breakouts
    • Zits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris
    • L708: Other acne

    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

    Also known as:

    • Suture Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitch removal
    • Taking out stitches
    • Post-surgery suture care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2089: Other atopic dermatitis

    What procedures does Dr. Coda perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Coda 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. Coda. 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:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • 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
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
    • Extensive Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
    • Complex Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 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
    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • 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
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion

    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
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 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)

    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 Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Melanoma Removal
    • Wide Local Excision Skin
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop 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)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body/Limbs)
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Removal without Cutting
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Does Dr. Coda accept my insurance?

    Dr. Coda 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. Coda accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Coda in La Jolla, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Coda's office located?

    Dr. Alvin Coda's Primary Practice

    10820 N Torrey Pines Rd # 128

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Alvin Coda's Practice 2

    9896 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Coda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588989487.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coda?

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

    What is Dr. Alvin Coda's specialty?

    Dr. Coda is a Dermatologist near La Jolla, 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. Coda to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alvin Coda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Coda is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green 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 Alvin Coda accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alvin Coda is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alvin Coda offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Alvin Coda?

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