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Who is Dr. Balestra, Dermatologist in Aventura, FL?
Dr. Catherine Balestra is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Aventura, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balestra graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Balestra is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balestra’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balestra’s office at (954) 987-7512.
Where did Dr. Balestra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balestra speak?
Dr. Balestra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Balestra treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Balestra 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. Balestra. 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:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- BCC of Lip
- Lip Skin Cancer
- Rodent Ulcer of Lip
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
- C4401: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of lip
Also known as:
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Facial SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Face Skin Malignancy
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp SCC
- Neck SCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp BCC
- Neck BCC
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
- Arm SCC
- Shoulder SCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
- C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
- C44622: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C44629: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
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. Balestra perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Balestra 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. Balestra. 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:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
- Mohs Surgery (Additional Stage)
- Mohs Surgery
- Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Excision
- Precision Skin Cancer Removal
- Mohs surgery body
- Skin cancer removal trunk
- Micrographic surgery arms
- Precise skin cancer surgery legs
- Mohs micrographic surgery
- Skin cancer removal with mapping
- Staged skin cancer surgery
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
- 17313: 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), of the trunk, arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
- 17314: 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), of the trunk, arms, or legs; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
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)
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- 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
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Repair of Face Wounds
- Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Eyelid Repair
- Nose Laceration Repair
- Lip Wound Surgery
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Surgical Skin Repair
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
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
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
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
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Balestra accept my insurance?
Dr. Balestra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 987-7512 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balestra accept in Aventura, FL?
Dr. Balestra in Aventura, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balestra's office located?
Dr. Catherine Balestra's Primary Practice
20803 Biscayne Blvd Ste 305
Aventura, FL 33180
(954) 987-7512
What is Dr. Balestra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balestra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518177013.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balestra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balestra
What is Dr. Catherine Balestra's specialty?
Dr. Balestra is a Dermatologist near Aventura, FL. 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. Balestra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Catherine Balestra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balestra is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jackson Memorial Hospital. 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 Catherine Balestra accepting new patients in Aventura, FL?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Balestra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Balestra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balestra's office at (954) 987-7512 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Balestra?
Please contact Dr. Balestra's office at (954) 987-7512 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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