Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chitgopeker, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
What languages does Dr. Chitgopeker speak?
Dr. Chitgopeker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Chitgopeker typically treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Chitgopeker 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. Chitgopeker. 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:
- 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:
- Skin Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Dermatologic surgery recovery
- Skin graft aftercare
- Subcutaneous tissue post-op care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What procedures does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Chitgopeker typically perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Chitgopeker 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. Chitgopeker. 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 Surgery
- Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Excision
- Precision Skin Cancer Removal
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
Does Dr. Chitgopeker accept my insurance?
Dr. Chitgopeker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-0349 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chitgopeker accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Chitgopeker in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Chitgopeker's office located?
Dr. Pooja Chitgopeker's Primary Practice
3000 N Halsted St Ste 320
Chicago, IL 60657
(319) 356-0349
What hospitals are Dr. Chitgopeker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chitgopeker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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Dr. Chitgopeker has appointments available at her Chicago, IL office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Chitgopeker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chitgopeker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831453463.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chitgopeker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chitgopeker