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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alhatem, Dermatopathologist in Berkeley Heights, NJ?
Dr. Albert Alhatem, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley Heights, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alhatem is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alhatem’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alhatem’s office at (908) 273-4300.
What languages does Dr. Alhatem speak?
Dr. Alhatem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Alhatem typically treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Alhatem 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. Alhatem. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Nail Dystrophy
- Nail Disease
- Deformed nails
- Abnormal nail growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- L603: Nail dystrophy
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Mole
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
- Trunk BCC
- Rodent Ulcer of Trunk
- Trunk Basal Cell Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
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
What procedures does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Alhatem typically perform?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Alhatem 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. Alhatem. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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 Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery 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)
Does Dr. Alhatem accept my insurance?
Dr. Alhatem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 273-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alhatem accept in Berkeley Heights, NJ?
Dr. Alhatem in Berkeley Heights, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alhatem's office located?
Dr. Albert Alhatem's Primary Practice
1 Diamond Hill Rd
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 273-4300
What is Dr. Alhatem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alhatem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609370097.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alhatem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alhatem
What is Dr. Albert Alhatem's specialty?
Dr. Alhatem is a Dermatopathologist near Berkeley Heights, NJ.
What does a Dermatopathologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Albert Alhatem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alhatem is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Cheshire Medical Center, Speare Memorial Hospital, Alice Peck Day Memorial 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 Albert Alhatem accepting new patients in Berkeley Heights, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Albert Alhatem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Albert Alhatem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alhatem's office at (908) 273-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Albert Alhatem?
Please contact Dr. Alhatem's office at (908) 273-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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