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Dr. William Ketcham, MD

Dr. William Ketcham, MD

Garner, NC

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ketcham, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Garner, NC?

    Dr. William Ketcham, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Garner, NC. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Ketcham graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Kansas School of Medicine Program. Dr. Ketcham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ketcham’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ketcham’s office at (919) 772-3487.

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

    • Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ketcham board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. William Ketcham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ketcham speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ketcham treat?

    As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Ketcham 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. Ketcham. 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:

    • Early Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Carcinoma in situ of facial skin
    • Precancerous skin cells on face
    • Non-invasive skin cancer of face
    • Stage 0 skin cancer of face
    • Carcinoma in situ of skin
    • Early Skin Cancer
    • Precancerous Skin Lesion
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
    • Arm SCC
    • Shoulder SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D0439: Carcinoma in situ of skin of other parts of face
    • D0462: Carcinoma in situ of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
    • C44622: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder

    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:

    • Mole
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    What procedures does Dr. Ketcham perform?

    As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Ketcham 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. Ketcham. 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair
    • Laceration Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Stitching
    • Intermediate Facial Laceration Repair
    • Eyelid Wound Stitching
    • Lip Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12053: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 5.1 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    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:

    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Ketcham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ketcham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 772-3487 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ketcham accept in Garner, NC?

    Dr. Ketcham in Garner, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AgeWell

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Ketcham's office located?

    Dr. William Ketcham's Primary Practice

    501 Health Park Dr Ste 150

    Garner, NC 27529

    (919) 772-3487

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. William Ketcham?

    Dr. Ketcham has appointments available at his Garner, NC office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Ketcham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093866006.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ketcham?

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

    What is Dr. William Ketcham's specialty?

    Dr. Ketcham is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Garner, NC. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is conducted by specialized surgeons with expertise in dermatology and pathology. Their skills allow them to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy skin, minimizing cosmetic impact. Surgeons affiliated with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed at least one year of fellowship training at an ACMS-accredited institution in the U.S. Contact Dr. Ketcham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Ketcham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ketcham is affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

    Where can I learn more about MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?

    Explore MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is William Ketcham accepting new patients in Garner, NC?

    Yes, Dr. William Ketcham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Ketcham offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ketcham, or call (919) 772-3487 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with William Ketcham?

    Please contact Dr. Ketcham's office at (919) 772-3487 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Ketcham have?

    Dr. William Ketcham is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Internal Medicine.

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