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Who is Dr. Rivas, Dermatologist in Carle Place, NY?
Dr. Shelly Rivas, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Carle Place, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rivas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivas’s office at (516) 719-3376.
What languages does Dr. Rivas speak?
Dr. Rivas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rivas treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Rivas 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. Rivas. 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:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Mole on Right Arm or Shoulder
- Moles
- Birthmarks
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Right upper limb nevus
- Birthmark on right arm
- Right shoulder spot
- Right arm mole
- Nevi
- Beauty marks
- Skin spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2261: Melanocytic nevi of right upper limb, including shoulder
- D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
- Acne breakouts
- Zits
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
- L708: Other acne
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:
- 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:
- Mole
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2260: Melanocytic nevi of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Allergic eczema
- Itchy skin rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2084: Intrinsic (allergic) eczema
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does Dr. Rivas perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Rivas 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. Rivas. 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:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch 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)
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Shaving Skin Lesion
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Skin Lesion Shave Excision
- Mole Shaving
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
- Dermal Lesion Shave
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)
- 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
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 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:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
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. Rivas accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 719-3376 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivas accept in Carle Place, NY?
Dr. Rivas in Carle Place, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rivas' office located?
Dr. Shelly Rivas' Primary Practice
393 Old Country Rd
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 719-3376
What is Dr. Rivas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477999886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivas
What is Dr. Shelly Rivas's specialty?
Dr. Rivas is a Dermatologist near Carle Place, NY. 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. Rivas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shelly Rivas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rivas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Shelly Rivas accepting new patients in Carle Place, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shelly Rivas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shelly Rivas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivas's office at (516) 719-3376 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shelly Rivas?
Please contact Dr. Rivas's office at (516) 719-3376 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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