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Dr. Lauren Cao, MD

Woodland Hills, CA

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    Who is Dr. Cao, Dermatologist in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Dr. Lauren Cao, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Woodland Hills, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Cao graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Program. Dr. Cao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cao’s office at (323) 783-7681.

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

    • Residency: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cao treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Cao 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. Cao. 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:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Acne
    • Pimples
    • Zits
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L709: Acne, unspecified

    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:

    • Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Scarring Hair Loss
    • Alopecia Areata
    • Hair Loss
    • Alopecia areata
    • Reversible hair loss
    • Temporary baldness
    • Non-permanent hair thinning
    • Patchy hair loss
    • Autoimmune hair loss
    • Spot baldness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L659: Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified
    • L639: Alopecia areata, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Underarm Sweating
    • Sweat
    • Axillary hyperhidrosis
    • Sweaty armpits
    • Underarm hyperhidrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L74510: Primary focal hyperhidrosis, axilla

    Also known as:

    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin

    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:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Contact Dermatitis
    • Rashes
    • Skin Rash from Contact
    • Contact Eczema
    • Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L259: Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

    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:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Does Dr. Cao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-7681 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Dr. Cao in Woodland Hills, 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

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow Administrative Services

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Cao's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Cao's Primary Practice

    5601 De Soto Ave

    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

    (323) 783-7681

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

    Dr. Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124318779.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cao?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Cao's specialty?

    Dr. Cao is a Dermatologist near Woodland Hills, 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. Cao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cao 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 Lauren Cao accepting new patients in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Cao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Cao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (323) 783-7681 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Cao?

    Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (323) 783-7681 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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