40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Torres, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Abel Torres, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Torres is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres’s office at (352) 594-1500.
Where did Dr. Torres go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sophie Davis Center for Biomedical Education, CUNY | Mount Sinai School of Medicine, CUNY | Weatherland School of Management, Case Western Reserve University | Loyola Marymount University Law School (J.D.)
Is Dr. Torres board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Abel Torres, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Torres speak?
Dr. Torres and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Torres treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Torres 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. Torres. 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 Trunk
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Right Upper Limb or Shoulder
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
- Trunk BCC
- Rodent Ulcer of Trunk
- Trunk Basal Cell Tumor
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Arm
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
- Arm BCC
- Shoulder BCC
- BCC on Right Arm
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of Right Arm
- Skin Cancer on Right Shoulder
- Right Upper Limb BCC
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
- Arm SCC
- Shoulder SCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
- C44619: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C44612: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C44629: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C44622: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Suture Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitch removal
- Taking out stitches
- Post-surgery suture care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures
What procedures does Dr. Torres perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Torres 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. Torres. 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)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Injury 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
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
- Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
- Genital Lesion Excision
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 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
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- 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
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous 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
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Skin cancer excision
- Malignant mole removal
- Cancerous skin lesion surgery
- Skin tumor removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11601: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
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:
- 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 Destruction (Body)
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Does Dr. Torres accept my insurance?
Dr. Torres accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 594-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torres accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Torres in Gainesville, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Torres' office located?
Dr. Abel Torres' Primary Practice
4037 NW 86th Ter Fl 3
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 594-1500
Dr. Abel Torres' Practice 2
2000 SW Archer Rd Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaz
Gainesville, FL 32610
What is Dr. Torres's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063434223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torres?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torres
What is Dr. Abel Torres's specialty?
Dr. Torres is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Gainesville, FL. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is conducted by specialized surgeons with expertise in dermatology and pathology. Their skills allow them to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy skin, minimizing cosmetic impact. Surgeons affiliated with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed at least one year of fellowship training at an ACMS-accredited institution in the U.S. Contact Dr. Torres to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abel Torres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Torres is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands 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
Where can I learn more about MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
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Is Abel Torres accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Abel Torres is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abel Torres offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torres's office at (352) 594-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abel Torres?
Please contact Dr. Torres's office at (352) 594-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abel Torres have?
Dr. Abel Torres is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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