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Dr. Afsaneh Alavi, MD

Rochester, MN

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    Who is Dr. Alavi, Dermatologist in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Afsaneh Alavi, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. She is board certified. Dr. Alavi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alavi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alavi’s office at (507) 284-2511.

    What languages does Dr. Alavi speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Alavi treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Alavi 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. Alavi. 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:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Other Skin Changes
    • Skin Rash
    • Skin Disorder
    • Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    • Skin Condition
    • Rashes
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Unusual Skin Symptoms
    • Skin Discoloration
    • Skin Texture Changes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Inflammatory Skin Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • R238: Other skin changes
    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
    • L88: Pyoderma gangrenosum

    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:

    • Skin Cancer Screening
    • Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mole Check
    • Dermatology Screening
    • Melanoma Screening
    • Skin Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1283: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin

    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:

    • Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
    • Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
    • HS Skin Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Other Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer
    • Past skin cancer
    • Previous cutaneous malignancy
    • History of skin tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85828: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Itching
    • Pruritus
    • Skin Itch
    • Generalized Itching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L299: Pruritus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma
    • Skin Melanoma
    • Melanoma Skin Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Facial redness
    • Adult acne
    • Rosy cheeks condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L719: Rosacea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Birthmark
    • Birthmarks
    • Vascular Birthmark
    • Nevus
    • Skin Mark

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I781: Nevus, non-neoplastic

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Does Dr. Alavi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alavi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alavi accept in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Alavi in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • South Country Health Alliance

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Alavi's office located?

    Dr. Afsaneh Alavi's Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (507) 284-2511

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

    Dr. Alavi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083211023.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alavi?

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

    What is Dr. Afsaneh Alavi's specialty?

    Dr. Alavi is a Dermatologist near Rochester, MN. 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. Alavi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Afsaneh Alavi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Alavi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Afsaneh Alavi accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Afsaneh Alavi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Afsaneh Alavi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alavi's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Afsaneh Alavi?

    Please contact Dr. Alavi's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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