Dr. Veronica Merelo Alcocer, MD
Dermatopathologist
,Clinical Pathologist
,Anatomic Pathologist
,Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist
Lancaster, PA
Who is Dr. Merelo Alcocer, Dermatopathologist in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Veronica Merelo Alcocer, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Merelo Alcocer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merelo Alcocer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merelo Alcocer’s office at (717) 392-6267.
What languages does Dr. Merelo Alcocer speak?
Dr. Merelo Alcocer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Merelo Alcocer typically treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Merelo Alcocer 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. Merelo Alcocer. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor on Right Leg or Hip Skin
- Benign Tumor on Left Arm or Shoulder Skin
- Benign Scalp or Neck Skin Tumor
- 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
- Non-cancerous growth on left arm skin
- Left arm skin lesion
- Benign left shoulder skin mass
- Lump on left arm
- Non-cancerous growth on scalp
- Scalp skin lesion
- Benign neck mass
- Neck skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
- D2371: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip
- D2362: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
- D234: Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
- D2361: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
What procedures does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Merelo Alcocer typically perform?
As a Dermatopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Veronica Merelo Alcocer 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
Please contact Dr. Merelo Alcocer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merelo Alcocer accept my insurance?
Dr. Merelo Alcocer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 392-6267 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merelo Alcocer accept in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Merelo Alcocer in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
FMH Benefit Services
Medicaid
Medicare
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
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Where is Dr. Merelo Alcocer's office located?
Dr. Veronica Merelo Alcocer's Primary Practice
203 N Lime St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-6267
What is Dr. Merelo Alcocer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merelo Alcocer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689193070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merelo Alcocer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merelo Alcocer
What is Dr. Veronica Merelo Alcocer's specialty?
Dr. Merelo Alcocer is a Dermatopathologist near Lancaster, PA.
What does a Dermatopathologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Veronica Merelo Alcocer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Merelo Alcocer 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
When to see a Dermatopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Veronica Merelo Alcocer accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?
Yes, Dr. Veronica Merelo Alcocer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Veronica Merelo Alcocer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merelo Alcocer's office at (717) 392-6267 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Veronica Merelo Alcocer?
Please contact Dr. Merelo Alcocer's office at (717) 392-6267 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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