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Dr. William Claiborne, MD

New Orleans, LA

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    Who is Dr. Claiborne, Dermatologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. William Claiborne, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Claiborne is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Claiborne’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Claiborne’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Claiborne?

    Dr. William Claiborne, 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. Claiborne empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Medical Dermatology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Claiborne is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Claiborne speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Claiborne treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Claiborne 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. Claiborne. 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:

    • 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:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Severe Itching
    • Itching
    • Chronic pruritus
    • Generalized itching
    • Persistent itch

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L298: Other pruritus

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Neurodermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Lichen simplex chronicus
    • Chronic itchy skin
    • Nerve-related eczema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2081: Atopic neurodermatitis

    What procedures does Dr. Claiborne perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Claiborne 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. Claiborne. 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 Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Laceration Repair
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 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
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • 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
    • Mole Removal (Large)
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth

    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
    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Goeckerman Treatment
    • Photochemotherapy
    • Tar and UV-B Therapy
    • Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
    • Light Therapy for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B

    Does Dr. Claiborne accept my insurance?

    Dr. Claiborne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Claiborne accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Claiborne in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Triple-S

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Ochsner Health System

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Claiborne's office located?

    Dr. William Claiborne's Primary Practice

    1477 Louisiana Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70115

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    Dr. William Claiborne's Practice 2

    5740 Citrus Blvd Ste 101

    Harahan, LA 70123

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

    Dr. Claiborne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518266402.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Claiborne?

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

    What is Dr. William Claiborne's specialty?

    Dr. Claiborne is a Dermatologist near New Orleans, LA. 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. Claiborne to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Claiborne is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Touro Infirmary LCMC Health. 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 William Claiborne accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

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

    Does Dr. William Claiborne offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Claiborne's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Claiborne?

    Please contact Dr. Claiborne's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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