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Dr. Douglas Koppel, MD

Dr. Douglas Koppel, MD

Metairie, LA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Koppel, Procedural Dermatologist in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Douglas Koppel, MD is a Procedural Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Koppel graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, Louisiana Dermatological Society, and AAD Membership. Dr. Koppel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koppel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koppel’s office at (504) 454-1885.

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

    • Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Koppel board certified in Procedural Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Koppel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Dermatology since 2003

    What languages does Dr. Koppel speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Koppel treat?

    As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Koppel 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. Koppel. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Other Types of Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin
    • Atypical psoriasis
    • Uncommon psoriasis
    • Variant psoriasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
    • L408: Other psoriasis

    Also known as:

    • Follicular Skin Cysts
    • Skin Condition
    • Hair follicle cysts
    • Dermal cysts
    • Subcutaneous cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L728: Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Mole on Face
    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Facial nevus
    • Birthmark on face
    • Facial spot
    • Beauty mark
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2239: Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face
    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Eczema or Rash
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Uncommon dermatitis
    • Atypical eczema
    • Skin inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L308: Other specified dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L718: Other rosacea

    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

    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

    Does Dr. Koppel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Koppel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 454-1885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Koppel accept in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Koppel in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Koppel's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Koppel's Primary Practice

    3640 Houma Blvd

    Metairie, LA 70006

    (504) 454-1885

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    Dr. Douglas Koppel's Practice 2

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd Ste 210

    Luling, LA 70070

    (985) 785-5610

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    Dr. Douglas Koppel's Practice 3

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S560

    Marrero, LA 70072

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Dermatologic Surgery

    Member

    American Academy of Dermatology

    Member

    Louisiana Dermatological Society

    Member

    AAD Membership

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Koppel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376616409.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koppel?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Koppel's specialty?

    Dr. Koppel is a Procedural Dermatologist near Metairie, LA. Procedural Dermatology is a distinct subspecialty of Dermatology, that involves a diverse range of surgical techniques aimed at the removal or alteration of skin tissue for both health-related and aesthetic purposes. The techniques employed in this discipline include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (an advanced procedure designed for the elimination of growths, with a focus on skin cancers). Contact Dr. Koppel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Koppel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Koppel 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

    Where can I learn more about Procedural Dermatologist?

    Explore Procedural Dermatologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Douglas Koppel accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Koppel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Koppel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Koppel's office at (504) 454-1885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Koppel?

    Please contact Dr. Koppel's office at (504) 454-1885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Koppel have?

    Dr. Douglas Koppel is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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