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Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo, Dermatologist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo’s office at (505) 273-5054.

    What languages does Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo speak?

    Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo 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. Tchanque-Fossuo. 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:

    • Mole
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
    • D2272: Melanocytic nevi of left lower limb, including hip

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts
    • Acne breakouts
    • Zits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris
    • L708: Other acne

    Also known as:

    • Skin Hemangioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Birthmarks
    • Strawberry mark
    • Vascular birthmark
    • Benign vascular tumor
    • Capillary hemangioma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Other Eczema or Rash
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Uncommon dermatitis
    • Atypical eczema
    • Skin inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L308: Other specified dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Adult Acne
    • Facial Redness
    • Red Face Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L718: Other rosacea

    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

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo 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. Tchanque-Fossuo. 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 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
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Mohs Surgery
    • Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Mohs Excision
    • Precision Skin Cancer Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 17311: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks

    Also known as:

    • Mohs Surgery
    • Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
    • PDT for Skin Cancer
    • Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
    • Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 17312: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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:

    • Complex Repair of Face Wounds
    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Eyelid Repair
    • Nose Laceration Repair
    • Lip Wound Surgery
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion

    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
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    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:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; 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:

    • Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
    • Facial Feature Complex Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure Face
    • Reconstructive Surgery Face

    CPT Codes:

    • 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Does Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 273-5054 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo's Primary Practice

    612 Encino Pl NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87102

    (505) 273-5054

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    Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo's Practice 2

    10151 Montgomery Blvd NE Bldg 1

    Albuquerque, NM 87111

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    Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo's Practice 3

    4801 McMahon Blvd NW Ste 270

    Albuquerque, NM 87114

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

    Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558588830.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo's specialty?

    Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo is a Dermatologist near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Tchanque-Fossuo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM 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

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    Is Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tchanque-Fossuo's office at (505) 273-5054 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Tchanque-Fossuo?

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