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Dr. Young Tsai, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tsai, Dermatologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Young Tsai, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tsai is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsai’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsai’s office at (858) 526-6175.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tsai?

    Dr. Young Tsai, 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. Tsai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, Cryosurgery, Eczema, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Tsai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Tsai speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Tsai treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Tsai 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. Tsai. 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:

    • 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:

    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L709: Acne, unspecified
    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Tsai perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Tsai 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. Tsai. 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:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Small Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitals)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Minor Wound Closure
    • Intermediate Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Repair of Small Wounds
    • 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
    • 12041: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
    • 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Also known as:

    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Small Area)
    • Laser Psoriasis Treatment
    • UVB Laser for Psoriasis
    • Targeted Phototherapy for Psoriasis

    CPT Codes:

    • 96920: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; total area less than 250 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
    • Axillary Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Underarm Sweating
    • Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating

    CPT Codes:

    • 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae

    Does Dr. Tsai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tsai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 526-6175 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tsai accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Tsai in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tsai's office located?

    Dr. Young Tsai's Primary Practice

    10243 Genetic Center Dr

    San Diego, CA 92121

    (858) 526-6175

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    Dr. Young Tsai's Practice 2

    16950 Via Tazon

    San Diego, CA 92127

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

    Dr. Tsai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881984391.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsai?

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

    What is Dr. Young Tsai's specialty?

    Dr. Tsai is a Dermatologist near San Diego, CA. 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. Tsai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Young Tsai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tsai is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital 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

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    Is Young Tsai accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Young Tsai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Young Tsai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (858) 526-6175 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Young Tsai?

    Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (858) 526-6175 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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