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Who is Dr. Reese, Dermatologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Vail Reese, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Reese completed his residency at Roger Williams Hosp, Dermatology; Ca Pacific M C Pacific, Internal Medicine. Dr. Reese is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Reese’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Reese’s office at (415) 362-2238.
Where did Dr. Reese go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Roger Williams Hosp, Dermatology; Ca Pacific M C Pacific, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Reese board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Vail Reese, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Reese speak?
Dr. Reese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Reese treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Reese 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. Reese. 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
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Mole
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
- D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
Also known as:
- Flexural Eczema
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Eczema in skin folds
- Inverse eczema
- Atopic dermatitis in creases
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2082: Flexural eczema
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
What procedures does Dr. Reese perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Reese 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. Reese. 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:
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
- Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Skin Conditions
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
- Dermal Lesion Shaving
- Epidermal lesion shave
- Dermal lesion removal
- Skin growth shaving
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions
- 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
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Reese accept my insurance?
Dr. Reese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 362-2238 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Reese accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Reese in San Francisco, CA 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)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Shield of California
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Reese's office located?
Dr. Vail Reese also offers virtual visits
Dr. Vail Reese's Primary Practice
450 Sutter St Rm 830
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 362-2238
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vail Reese?
Dr. Reese has appointments available at his San Francisco, CA office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Reese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Reese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831149335.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Reese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Reese
What is Dr. Vail Reese's specialty?
Dr. Reese is a Dermatologist near San Francisco, CA. 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. Reese to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vail Reese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Reese is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Vail Reese accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vail Reese is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vail Reese offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Reese, or call (415) 362-2238 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Vail Reese?
Yes, Dr. Reese offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Reese, or call (415) 362-2238 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vail Reese have?
Dr. Vail Reese is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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