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Dr. Elizabeth Wang, MD

San Mateo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wang, Dermatologist in San Mateo, CA?

    With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Elizabeth Alice Wang MD, a dermatologist in San Mateo, CA, specializes in skin lesion removal for patients with skin conditions, offering focused clinical care. Her practice is centered in San Mateo, with an additional location in Palo Alto. Dr. Wang's clinical expertise centers on managing various skin conditions, including skin condition, sun damage skin condition, and benign skin growth. She frequently performs procedures such as skin lesion removal and skin biopsy to diagnose and treat these conditions. By combining meticulous diagnostic capabilities with targeted treatment approaches, Dr. Wang helps patients achieve long-term relief from complex skin issues, including radiation skin damage and seborrheic keratosis. Dr. Wang is affiliated with top hospitals, including Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital. She is board-certified in dermatology. Dr. Wang accepts new patients and works with various insurance carriers, including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, and Medicare. Her practice is located at 280 Baldwin Ave in San Mateo, with an additional location at 795 El Camino Real in Palo Alto's Clark Building.

    What languages does Dr. Wang speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Wang typically treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Wang 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. Wang. 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.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Wang typically perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Wang 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. Wang. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Does Dr. Wang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6316 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wang accept in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Wang in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Wang's office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Wang's Primary Practice

    280 Baldwin Ave

    San Mateo, CA 94401

    (650) 723-6316

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    Clark Building

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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

    Dr. Wang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043695174.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wang?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Wang's specialty?

    Dr. Wang is a Dermatologist near San Mateo, CA.

    What does a Dermatologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Elizabeth Wang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wang is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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

    When to see a Dermatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Dermatologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Elizabeth Wang accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Wang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Wang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wang's office at (650) 723-6316 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Wang?

    Please contact Dr. Wang's office at (650) 723-6316 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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