Dr. Michael Tetzlaff, MD, PHD
Houston, TX
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Tetzlaff, Dermatopathologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Michael Tetzlaff, MD, PHD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Tetzlaff completed his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Tetzlaff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tetzlaff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tetzlaff’s office at (713) 792-6161.
Where did Dr. Tetzlaff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Clinical Fellowship, Dermatopathology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA | Research Fellowship, Developmental Biology and Genetics, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Goettingen, Germany, Dr. Herbert Jaeckle
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Tetzlaff board certified in Dermatopathologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Tetzlaff, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology since 2020, American Board of Pathology since 2019
What languages does Dr. Tetzlaff speak?
Dr. Tetzlaff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tetzlaff treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Tetzlaff 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. Tetzlaff. 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:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Mole
- Benign Skin Growth
- 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
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
- D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Right Upper Limb or Shoulder
- 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 Arm
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
- Arm BCC
- Shoulder BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp BCC
- Neck BCC
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Facial SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Face Skin Malignancy
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
- Arm SCC
- Shoulder SCC
- BCC on Right Arm
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of Right Arm
- Skin Cancer on Right Shoulder
- Right Upper Limb BCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
- C44619: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
- C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C44629: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C44612: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Other Eczema or Rash
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Uncommon dermatitis
- Atypical eczema
- Skin inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- L308: Other specified dermatitis
Also known as:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin 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:
- 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:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
Which procedures does Dr. Tetzlaff perform as a Dermatopathologist?
As a Dermatopathologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Tetzlaff may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tetzlaff's office.
Does Dr. Tetzlaff accept my insurance?
Dr. Tetzlaff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 792-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tetzlaff accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Tetzlaff in Houston, TX 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 Rhode Island
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Tetzlaff's office located?
Dr. Michael Tetzlaff's Primary Practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 792-6161
Recognitions
Awards
Honorable Mention, Dermatology, The College of Physicans of Philadelp
Stelwagon Award
Leonard R. Jarrett Research Symposium Resident platform presentation,
University of Pennsylvania
Hospital of Pennsylvania
Ronni A. Ladoto Residence Excellence Award
Baylor College of Medicine
Richard R. Dickason Outstanding Physician Scientist Award
Baylor College of Medicine
Ilmar Kuisk Outstanding Senior Teaching Assistant Award
John J. Trentin Award for Academic Excellence in Graduate School, Bay
Hudson Scholar, Baylor College of Medicine
Presidential Scholar, Baylor College of Medicine
Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
Deutsche Akademische Auschtauschdienst (DAAD) Fellowship
Phi Beta Kappa, The
University of Texas at Austin
What is Dr. Tetzlaff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tetzlaff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053478990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tetzlaff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tetzlaff
What is Dr. Michael Tetzlaff's specialty?
Dr. Tetzlaff is a Dermatopathologist near Houston, TX. A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions. Contact Dr. Tetzlaff to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Tetzlaff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tetzlaff 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 Michael Tetzlaff accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Michael Tetzlaff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Tetzlaff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tetzlaff's office at (713) 792-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Tetzlaff?
Please contact Dr. Tetzlaff's office at (713) 792-6161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Tetzlaff have?
Dr. Michael Tetzlaff is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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