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Dr. Dina Bierman, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bierman, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Dina Bierman, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bierman is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bierman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bierman’s office at (310) 829-0260.

    What languages does Dr. Bierman speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Bierman typically treat?

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

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
    • Arm SCC
    • Shoulder SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
    • C44629: Squamous cell carcinoma 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
    • 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

    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

    What procedures does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Bierman typically perform?

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

    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
    • Mohs Surgery (Additional 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
    • Mohs micrographic surgery
    • Skin cancer removal with mapping
    • Staged skin cancer surgery

    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
    • 17314: 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; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Bierman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bierman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 829-0260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bierman accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Bierman in Santa Monica, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Bierman's office located?

    Dr. Dina Bierman's Primary Practice

    1811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 110

    Santa Monica, CA 90403

    (310) 829-0260

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    Dr. Dina Bierman's Practice 2

    351 Hospital Rd Ste 209

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

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    Dr. Dina Bierman's Practice 3

    2809 N Sepulveda Blvd

    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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

    Dr. Bierman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659627115.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bierman?

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

    What is Dr. Dina Bierman's specialty?

    Dr. Bierman is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Santa Monica, CA.

    What does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Dina Bierman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bierman is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dina Bierman accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dina Bierman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dina Bierman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bierman's office at (310) 829-0260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dina Bierman?

    Please contact Dr. Bierman's office at (310) 829-0260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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