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Who is Dr. Shustef, Dermatopathologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Elina Shustef, DO is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Shustef is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shustef’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shustef’s office at (858) 554-8605.
What languages does Dr. Shustef speak?
Dr. Shustef and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shustef treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Shustef 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. Shustef. 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:
- Mole
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D2272: Melanocytic nevi of left lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Right Upper Limb or Shoulder
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Right Lower Limb or Hip
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- 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
- BCC on Right Arm
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of Right Arm
- Skin Cancer on Right Shoulder
- Right Upper Limb BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp BCC
- Neck BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Arm
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
- Arm BCC
- Shoulder BCC
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
- Arm SCC
- Shoulder SCC
- SCC on Right Leg
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Skin Cancer on Right Hip
- Right Lower Limb SCC
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Facial SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Face Skin Malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
- C44612: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
- C44619: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C44622: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C44722: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip
- C44629: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
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:
- 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:
- Follicular Skin Cysts
- Skin Condition
- Hair follicle cysts
- Dermal cysts
- Subcutaneous cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L728: Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Other Eczema or Rash
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Uncommon dermatitis
- Atypical eczema
- Skin inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- L308: Other specified dermatitis
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:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mole on Right Arm or Shoulder
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Right upper limb nevus
- Birthmark on right arm
- Right shoulder spot
- Right arm mole
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2261: Melanocytic nevi of right upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
Which procedures does Dr. Shustef perform as a Dermatopathologist?
As a Dermatopathologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Elina Shustef may include:
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Annual Skin Screening
- Anti-Aging Treatment
- Biopsy
- Botox Follow Up
- Botox Treatment
- Chemical Peel
- Collagen Injection
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shustef's office.
Does Dr. Shustef accept my insurance?
Dr. Shustef accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8605 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shustef accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Shustef in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
HealthComp
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shustef's office located?
Dr. Elina Shustef's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-8605
What is Dr. Shustef's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shustef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578843678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shustef?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shustef
What is Dr. Elina Shustef's specialty?
Dr. Shustef is a Dermatopathologist near La Jolla, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Shustef to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elina Shustef affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shustef is affiliated with Scripps Green 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 Elina Shustef accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elina Shustef is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elina Shustef offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shustef's office at (858) 554-8605 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elina Shustef?
Please contact Dr. Shustef's office at (858) 554-8605 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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