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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Van Acker, Dermatologist in East Lansing, MI?
Dr. Monica Van Acker, DO is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in East Lansing, MI with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Van Acker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Acker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Acker’s office at (517) 203-3000.
What languages does Dr. Van Acker speak?
Dr. Van Acker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Van Acker treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Van Acker 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. Van Acker. 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:
- 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:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Mole
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
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:
- 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
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:
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
- Dandruff
- Cradle cap
- Seborrheic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- L218: Other seborrheic dermatitis
Also known as:
- Rosacea
- Adult Acne
- Facial Redness
- Red Face Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L718: Other rosacea
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:
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis from Topical Drugs
- Drug Reactions
- Rashes
- Topical drug irritation
- Medicine cream rash
- Skin reaction to ointment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L244: Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
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
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:
- Mole on Face
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Facial nevus
- Birthmark on face
- Facial spot
- Beauty mark
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2239: Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Skin Fold Rash
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Intertrigo
- Chafing rash
- Moisture rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L304: Erythema intertrigo
What procedures does Dr. Van Acker perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Van Acker 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. Van Acker. 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:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion 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)
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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)
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Skin Lesions
- Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
- PDT for Precancerous Skin
- Light Therapy for Skin Cancer
- Photosensitizing Drug Treatment
- PDT for Skin Cancer
- Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
- Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 96573: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitizing drug(s) provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per day
- 96567: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitive drug(s), per day
- 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
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:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Does Dr. Van Acker accept my insurance?
Dr. Van Acker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (517) 203-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Van Acker accept in East Lansing, MI?
Dr. Van Acker in East Lansing, MI 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
Gilsbar
Health Payment System (HPS)
Medicare
Prairie States Enterprises
Spectrum / Priority Health
Unified Group Services
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Where is Dr. Van Acker's office located?
Dr. Monica Van Acker's Primary Practice
2601 Coolidge Rd Ste 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 203-3000
What is Dr. Van Acker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Van Acker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346689700.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Acker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Van Acker
What is Dr. Monica Van Acker's specialty?
Dr. Van Acker is a Dermatologist near East Lansing, MI. 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. Van Acker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Monica Van Acker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Van Acker is affiliated with UM Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, McLaren Greater Lansing 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 Monica Van Acker accepting new patients in East Lansing, MI?
Yes, Dr. Monica Van Acker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica Van Acker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Van Acker's office at (517) 203-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica Van Acker?
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