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Dr. Nicole Bender, MD

Houston, TX

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    Who is Dr. Bender, Dermatopathologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Nicole Bender, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bender is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bender’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bender’s office at (352) 594-1500.

    What languages does Dr. Bender speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bender treat?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Bender 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. Bender. 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
    • D224: Melanocytic nevi of scalp and neck
    • D2262: Melanocytic nevi of left upper limb, including shoulder

    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:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    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:

    • Mole on Face
    • Mole on Right Leg or Hip
    • Mole on Right Arm or Shoulder
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Facial nevus
    • Birthmark on face
    • Facial spot
    • Beauty mark
    • Right lower limb nevus
    • Birthmark on right leg
    • Right hip spot
    • Right leg mole
    • Right upper limb nevus
    • Birthmark on right arm
    • Right shoulder spot
    • Right arm mole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2239: Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face
    • D2271: Melanocytic nevi of right lower limb, including hip
    • D2261: Melanocytic nevi of right upper limb, including shoulder

    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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
    • C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    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

    Does Dr. Bender accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bender accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 594-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bender accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Bender in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Point32Health

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bender's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Bender's Primary Practice

    4131 Directors Row

    Houston, TX 77092

    (352) 594-1500

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    Dr. Nicole Bender's Practice 2

    6565 West Loop S Ste 800

    Bellaire, TX 77401

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    Dr. Nicole Bender's Practice 3

    4037 NW 86th Ter Fl 4

    Gainesville, FL 32606

    (352) 594-1500

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

    Dr. Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134515752.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bender?

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

    What is Dr. Nicole Bender's specialty?

    Dr. Bender is a Dermatopathologist near Houston, TX. 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. Bender to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicole Bender affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bender 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

    Where can I learn more about Dermatopathologist?

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    Is Nicole Bender accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Bender is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicole Bender offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bender's office at (352) 594-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicole Bender?

    Please contact Dr. Bender's office at (352) 594-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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