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Dr. Yuelin Xu, MD

Dr. Yuelin Xu, MD

Lansing, MI

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Xu, Procedural Dermatologist in Lansing, MI?

    Dr. Yuelin Xu, MD is a Procedural Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Lansing, MI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Xu graduated from Shanghai Medical University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Dermatology; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Xu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Xu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Xu’s office at (517) 487-0128.

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

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Dermatology; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Wayne State Medical School | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Shanghai First Med Coll- Shanghai- (Natl Shanghai M C) | Shanghai Medical University School of Medicine | Emory University School Of Medicine | China Medical University

    Is Dr. Xu board certified as a Procedural Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Yuelin Xu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Xu speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does a Procedural Dermatologist like Dr. Xu typically treat?

    As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Xu 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. Xu. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    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

    What procedures does a Procedural Dermatologist like Dr. Xu typically perform?

    As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Xu 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. Xu. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    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:

    • 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:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions

    Does Dr. Xu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Xu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (517) 487-0128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Xu accept in Lansing, MI?

    Dr. Xu in Lansing, MI 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • University of Michigan Health and Covenant HealthCare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Xu's office located?

    Dr. Yuelin Xu's Primary Practice

    1515 Lake Lansing Rd Ste A

    Lansing, MI 48912

    (517) 487-0128

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    Dr. Yuelin Xu's Practice 2

    1775 E Bellows St

    Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

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

    Dr. Xu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669421848.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Xu?

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

    What is Dr. Yuelin Xu's specialty?

    Dr. Xu is a Procedural Dermatologist near Lansing, MI.

    What does a Procedural Dermatologist do?

    Procedural Dermatology is a distinct subspecialty of Dermatology, that involves a diverse range of surgical techniques aimed at the removal or alteration of skin tissue for both health-related and aesthetic purposes. The techniques employed in this discipline include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (an advanced procedure designed for the elimination of growths, with a focus on skin cancers).

    Is this Dr. Yuelin Xu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Xu is affiliated with Um Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Mymichigan Medical Center Midland, University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Procedural Dermatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Procedural Dermatologist. Explore 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 Yuelin Xu accepting new patients in Lansing, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Yuelin Xu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yuelin Xu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Xu's office at (517) 487-0128 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yuelin Xu?

    Please contact Dr. Xu's office at (517) 487-0128 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yuelin Xu have?

    Dr. Yuelin Xu is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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