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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carreiro, Procedural Dermatologist in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Karen Carreiro is a Procedural Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carreiro is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carreiro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carreiro’s office.
What languages does Dr. Carreiro speak?
Dr. Carreiro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does Dr. Carreiro treat?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Carreiro 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. Carreiro. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
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:
- 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:
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
What procedures does Dr. Carreiro perform?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Carreiro 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. Carreiro. 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
- 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
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
Does Dr. Carreiro accept my insurance?
Dr. Carreiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carreiro accept in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Carreiro in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Rhode Island
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Carreiro's office located?
What is Dr. Carreiro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carreiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578073128.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carreiro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carreiro
What is Dr. Karen Carreiro's specialty?
Dr. Carreiro is a Procedural Dermatologist near Fall River, MA. Procedural Dermatology is a distinct subspecialty of Dermatology, that involves a diverse range of surgical techniques aimed at the removal or alteration of skin tissue for both health-related and aesthetic purposes. The techniques employed in this discipline include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (an advanced procedure designed for the elimination of growths, with a focus on skin cancers). Contact Dr. Carreiro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Carreiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carreiro is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Procedural Dermatologist?
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Is Karen Carreiro accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Carreiro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Carreiro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carreiro's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Carreiro?
Please contact Dr. Carreiro's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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