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Dr. Glenn Bessinger, MD, PHD

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Dr. Glenn Bessinger, MD, PHD

Kailua, HI

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Bessinger, Dermatologist in Kailua, HI?

    Dr. Glenn Bessinger, MD, PHD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Kailua, HI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Bessinger completed his residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. He is a member of the Hawaii Dermatologcal Society. Dr. Bessinger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bessinger’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bessinger’s office at (808) 218-7889.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bessinger?

    Dr. Glenn Bessinger, MD, PHD 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. Bessinger empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infectious Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kailua/HI community, Dr. Bessinger is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center

    • Medical School: Northwestern University | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bessinger board certified in Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Glenn Bessinger, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Bessinger speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bessinger treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Bessinger 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. Bessinger. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Right Lower Limb or Hip
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm 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
    • SCC on Right Leg
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of Right Leg
    • Skin Cancer on Right Hip
    • Right Lower Limb SCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
    • Arm SCC
    • Shoulder SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
    • C44722: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip
    • C44622: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
    • C44629: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2089: Other atopic dermatitis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Dark Spots After Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • PIH
    • Post-Acne Marks
    • Skin Discoloration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L810: Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

    Does Dr. Bessinger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bessinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 218-7889 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bessinger accept in Kailua, HI?

    Dr. Bessinger in Kailua, HI 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 Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bessinger's office located?

    Dr. Glenn Bessinger's Primary Practice

    970 N Kalaheo Ave Ste C108

    Kailua, HI 96734

    (808) 218-7889

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    Dr. Glenn Bessinger's Practice 2

    1029 Kapahulu Ave Ste 305

    Honolulu, HI 96816

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 16 reviews

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    Office Experience

    97% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    83% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    90% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Glenn Bessinger an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Bessinger has been rated and reviewed by 16 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Bessinger, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Hawaii Dermatologcal Society

    Professional Member

    Awards

    Honolulu Magazine’s Best Doctors in Hawaii

    Hawaii

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

    Dr. Bessinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346230273.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bessinger?

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

    What is Dr. Glenn Bessinger's specialty?

    Dr. Bessinger is a Dermatologist near Kailua, HI. 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. Bessinger to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Glenn Bessinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bessinger 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 Glenn Bessinger accepting new patients in Kailua, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Glenn Bessinger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Glenn Bessinger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bessinger's office at (808) 218-7889 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Glenn Bessinger?

    Please contact Dr. Bessinger's office at (808) 218-7889 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Glenn Bessinger have?

    Dr. Glenn Bessinger is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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