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Dr. Lauren Portas, MD

Harrisburg, PA

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    Who is Dr. Portas, Dermatologist in Harrisburg, PA?

    Dr. Lauren Portas, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Harrisburg, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Portas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Portas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Portas’s office at (717) 652-5063.

    What languages does Dr. Portas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Portas treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Portas 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. Portas. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Hemangioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Birthmarks
    • Strawberry mark
    • Vascular birthmark
    • Benign vascular tumor
    • Capillary hemangioma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

    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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Right Lower Limb or Hip
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Right Upper Limb or Shoulder
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
    • Trunk BCC
    • Rodent Ulcer of Trunk
    • Trunk Basal Cell Tumor
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp BCC
    • Neck BCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • SCC
    • Malignant Skin Tumor
    • SCC on Right Leg
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of Right Leg
    • Skin Cancer on Right Hip
    • Right Lower Limb SCC
    • BCC on Right Arm
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of Right Arm
    • Skin Cancer on Right Shoulder
    • Right Upper Limb BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Arm
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
    • Arm BCC
    • Shoulder BCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
    • C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
    • C44729: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left lower limb, including hip
    • C44722: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip
    • C44612: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
    • C44619: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Hyperpigmentation
    • Melasma
    • Age spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Adult Acne
    • Facial Redness
    • Red Face Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L718: Other rosacea

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Does Dr. Portas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Portas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 652-5063 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Portas accept in Harrisburg, PA?

    Dr. Portas in Harrisburg, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Mpsers

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Portas' office located?

    Dr. Lauren Portas' Primary Practice

    2201 Forest Hills Dr Ste 7

    Harrisburg, PA 17112

    (717) 652-5063

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

    Dr. Portas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316365661.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portas?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Portas's specialty?

    Dr. Portas is a Dermatologist near Harrisburg, PA. 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. Portas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Portas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Portas 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 Lauren Portas accepting new patients in Harrisburg, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Portas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Portas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Portas's office at (717) 652-5063 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Portas?

    Please contact Dr. Portas's office at (717) 652-5063 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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