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Dr. Michael Farhangian, MD

New York, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farhangian, Dermatologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Michael Farhangian, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Farhangian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farhangian’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farhangian’s office at (818) 461-8148.

    What languages does Dr. Farhangian speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Farhangian treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Farhangian 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. Farhangian. 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:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Mole
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    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:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
    • Bone Disease
    • Skin Condition
    • Bone tumor of unknown nature
    • Skin lesion of unknown type
    • Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2089: Other atopic dermatitis

    What procedures does Dr. Farhangian perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Farhangian 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. Farhangian. 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:

    • Goeckerman Treatment
    • Photochemotherapy
    • Tar and UV-B Therapy
    • Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
    • Light Therapy for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B

    Also known as:

    • Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
    • PDT for Skin Cancer
    • Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
    • Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 96567: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitive drug(s), per day

    Also known as:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Laceration Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Stitching
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 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
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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

    Does Dr. Farhangian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farhangian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 461-8148 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farhangian accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Farhangian in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Farhangian's office located?

    Dr. Michael Farhangian's Primary Practice

    10 Union Sq E

    New York, NY 10003

    (818) 461-8148

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    Dr. Michael Farhangian's Practice 2

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 7501

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Michael Farhangian's Practice 3

    100 Medical Plaza

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael Farhangian?

    Dr. Farhangian has appointments available at his New York, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Farhangian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346690138.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farhangian?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Farhangian's specialty?

    Dr. Farhangian is a Dermatologist near New York, NY. 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. Farhangian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Farhangian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farhangian is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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 Michael Farhangian accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Farhangian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Farhangian offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Farhangian, or call (818) 461-8148 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Farhangian?

    Please contact Dr. Farhangian's office at (818) 461-8148 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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