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Dr. Melissa Shive

Orange, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shive, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Melissa Shive is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shive is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shive’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shive’s office at (714) 838-8408.

    What languages does Dr. Shive speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shive treat?

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

    • Vitiligo
    • Skin depigmentation
    • White patches on skin
    • Loss of skin color

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L80: Vitiligo

    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:

    • 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:

    • Mycosis Fungoides
    • Lymphoma
    • Mycosis fungoides
    • Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
    • CTCL
    • Alibert-Bazin syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C8400: Mycosis fungoides, unspecified site

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Shive perform?

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

    • 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:

    • Mohs Surgery
    • Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
    • PDT for precancerous skin
    • Light therapy for skin lesions
    • Precancerous skin treatment with light
    • Actinic keratosis treatment

    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)
    • 96574: Debridement of premalignant hyperkeratotic lesion(s) (ie, targeted curettage, abrasion) followed with photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitizing drug(s) provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per day

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or 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
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 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:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion

    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
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • PUVA Photochemotherapy
    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • Psoralen and UVA Therapy
    • Light Therapy for Skin
    • Phototherapy for Psoriasis
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 96912: Photochemotherapy; Psoralens And Ultraviolet A (Puva)
    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions

    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:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 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

    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:

    • Temporary Eyelid Closure
    • Eyelid suturing
    • Frost suture procedure
    • Temporary tarsorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)

    Does Dr. Shive accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shive accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 838-8408 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shive accept in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Shive in Orange, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • HealthSmart

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shive's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Shive's Primary Practice

    101 The City Dr S

    Orange, CA 92868

    (714) 838-8408

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    Dr. Melissa Shive's Practice 2

    1 Medical Plaza Dr

    Irvine, CA 92617

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    Dr. Melissa Shive's Practice 3

    1451 Irvine Blvd

    Tustin, CA 92780

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

    Dr. Shive's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649513508.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shive?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Shive's specialty?

    Dr. Shive is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Orange, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Shive to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melissa Shive affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shive is affiliated with UCI Medical Center 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 Melissa Shive accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Shive is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Shive offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shive's office at (714) 838-8408 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Shive?

    Please contact Dr. Shive's office at (714) 838-8408 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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