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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Flowers, Dermatologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Richard Flowers, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Flowers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flowers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flowers’s office at (434) 924-5115.
What languages does Dr. Flowers speak?
Dr. Flowers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Flowers treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Flowers 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. Flowers. 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:
- Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
- Skin Condition
- Long-term radiation dermatitis
- Skin damage from radiation
- Non-ionizing radiation skin effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
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:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mole Check
- Dermatology Screening
- Melanoma Screening
- Skin Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1283: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type
- Tumor of uncertain nature
- Lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D489: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
What procedures does Dr. Flowers perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Flowers 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. Flowers. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Small Skin Cancer
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Shaving Skin Lesion
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal
- Small Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- 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
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Skin Lesion Shave Excision
- Mole Shaving
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
- Dermal Lesion Shave
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Malignant Growth Destruction
- Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
- Shave biopsy
- Skin tag removal
- Mole shave removal
- Epidermal lesion excision
- Skin Cancer Destruction
- Electrosurgery for Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); 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
- 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)
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions
- 17260: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised 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
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17272: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 17270: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Incisional Skin Biopsy
- Wedge 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
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
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:
- Hidradenitis Removal Surgery
- Hidradenitis Excision with Repair
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Hidradenitis Excision with Complex Repair (Groin Area)
- Hidradenitis Excision
- Armpit Hidradenitis Surgery
- Skin Gland Removal
- Hidradenitis surgery
- Groin hidradenitis removal
- Skin gland removal surgery
- Hidradenitis suppurativa surgery
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
- Hidradenitis Surgery (Inguinal)
- Groin Hidradenitis Removal
- Complex Skin Repair (Hidradenitis)
- Excision of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Skin Abscess Removal
- Perianal Hidradenitis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11450: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, axillary; with simple or intermediate repair
- 11462: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, inguinal; with simple or intermediate repair
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11463: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, inguinal; with complex repair
- 11470: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, perianal, perineal, or umbilical; with simple or intermediate repair
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
- Skin Cancer Lesion Destruction
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Laser Surgery
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17271: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Laceration Repair
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Injury Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and 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
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Surgery (Armpit)
- Axillary Hidradenitis Excision
- Armpit Hidradenitis Removal
- Skin Gland Removal for Hidradenitis
- Complex Repair for Hidradenitis
CPT Codes:
- 11451: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, axillary; with complex repair
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:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
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:
- Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
- Injection to Reduce Sweating (Other Areas)
- Axillary Chemodenervation
- Botox for Underarm Sweating
- Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating
- Chemodenervation for Hyperhidrosis
- Botox for Sweating
- Eccrine Gland Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae
- 64653: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; other area(s) (eg, scalp, face, neck), per day
Also known as:
- External Ear Biopsy
- Outer Ear Biopsy
- Ear Skin Biopsy
- Ear Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 69100: Biopsy external ear
Does Dr. Flowers accept my insurance?
Dr. Flowers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-5115 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Flowers accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Flowers in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Flowers' office located?
Dr. Richard Flowers' Primary Practice
1221 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5115
Dr. Richard Flowers' Practice 2
1222 Jefferson Park Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-1931
What is Dr. Flowers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Flowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467847541.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flowers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Flowers
What is Dr. Richard Flowers's specialty?
Dr. Flowers is a Dermatologist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Flowers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Flowers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Flowers is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Prince William Medical Center, Sovah Health - Danville, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital 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 Richard Flowers accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Flowers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Flowers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Flowers's office at (434) 924-5115 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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