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Who is Dr. Godinez-Puig, Dermatologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Godinez-Puig is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Godinez-Puig’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Godinez-Puig’s office at (773) 276-1100.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Godinez-Puig?
Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Dermatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Godinez-Puig empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer Screening, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Godinez-Puig is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Godinez-Puig speak?
Dr. Godinez-Puig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Godinez-Puig treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Godinez-Puig 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. Godinez-Puig. 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:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor on Right Leg or Hip Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
- Non-cancerous growth on right leg skin
- Right leg skin lesion
- Benign right hip skin mass
- Lump on right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
- D2371: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Right Lower Limb or Hip
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
- Trunk BCC
- Rodent Ulcer of Trunk
- Trunk Basal Cell Tumor
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp BCC
- Neck BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Arm
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
- Arm BCC
- Shoulder BCC
- BCC on Right Leg
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Skin Cancer on Right Hip
- Right Lower Limb BCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
- C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
- C44619: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C44712: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
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:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2372: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Early Stage Trunk Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Stage 0 Trunk Melanoma
- Non-invasive Trunk Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0359: Melanoma in situ of other part of trunk
What procedures does Dr. Godinez-Puig perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Godinez-Puig 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. Godinez-Puig. 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)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Trunk Wound Repair
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
- Complex Skin Repair on Torso
- Trunk Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
- Surgical Repair of Torso Wound
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Surgical Wound Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 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
- 13100: Repair, complex, trunk; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13120: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Shave biopsy
- Skin tag removal
- Mole shave removal
- Epidermal lesion excision
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Surgical Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
- Mohs Surgery
- Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Excision
- Precision Skin Cancer Removal
- Mohs surgery body
- Skin cancer removal trunk
- Micrographic surgery arms
- Precise skin cancer surgery legs
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
- 17313: 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), of the trunk, arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
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:
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 17312: 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; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Does Dr. Godinez-Puig accept my insurance?
Dr. Godinez-Puig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 276-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Godinez-Puig accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Godinez-Puig in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Godinez-Puig's office located?
Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig's Primary Practice
1765 N Elston Ave Ste 110
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 276-1100
What is Dr. Godinez-Puig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Godinez-Puig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598197634.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Godinez-Puig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Godinez-Puig
What is Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig's specialty?
Dr. Godinez-Puig is a Dermatologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Godinez-Puig to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Godinez-Puig 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 Victoria Godinez-Puig accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Victoria Godinez-Puig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Godinez-Puig's office at (773) 276-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Victoria Godinez-Puig?
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