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Dr. Antoanella Calame, MD

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Dr. Antoanella Calame, MD

San Diego, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Calame, Dermatopathologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Antoanella Calame, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Calame completed her residency at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She is a member of the San Diego Dermatologic Society. Dr. Calame is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calame’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. Calame’s office at (858) 750-2983.

    Where did Dr. Calame go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Texas, Southwestern | UCSD School of Medicine

    • Residency: University of California San Diego School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Calame board certified in Dermatopathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Antoanella Calame, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology since 2007, American Board of Dermatology since 2009

    What languages does Dr. Calame speak?

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

    • English

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Romanian

    What conditions does Dr. Calame treat?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Calame 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. Calame. 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
    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin

    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:

    • Benign Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous skin growths
    • Skin lesions
    • Benign skin masses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D239: Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L709: Acne, unspecified
    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    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:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified
    • B078: Other viral warts

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Radiation Skin Damage
    • Skin Condition
    • Long-term radiation skin effects
    • Non-ionizing radiation skin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L579: Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I781: Nevus, non-neoplastic

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Dermatitis
    • Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
    • Dandruff
    • Cradle cap
    • Flaky skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L219: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Calame accept my insurance?

    Dr. Calame accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 750-2983 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Calame accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Calame in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Calame's office located?

    Dr. Antoanella Calame's Primary Practice

    6605 Nancy Ridge Dr

    San Diego, CA 92121

    (858) 750-2983

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    Dr. Antoanella Calame's Practice 2

    7300 Girard Ave Ste 104

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Antoanella Calame's Practice 3

    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 102

    Poway, CA 92064

    (858) 397-5755

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Antoanella Calame an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Calame has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Calame, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    San Diego Dermatologic Society

    President

    2011

    Awards

    Outstanding Teaching Awards

    University of Texas, Department of Dermatology

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

    Dr. Calame's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285817569.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calame?

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

    What is Dr. Antoanella Calame's specialty?

    Dr. Calame is a Dermatopathologist near San Diego, CA. A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions. Contact Dr. Calame to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Antoanella Calame affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Calame is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Dermatopathologist?

    Explore Dermatopathologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Antoanella Calame accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Antoanella Calame is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Antoanella Calame offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Calame's office at (858) 750-2983 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Antoanella Calame?

    Please contact Dr. Calame's office at (858) 750-2983 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Antoanella Calame have?

    Dr. Antoanella Calame is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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