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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fruland, Dermatologist in Lafayette, IN?
Dr. Joseph Fruland, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, IN. He is board certified. Dr. Fruland graduated from Rush and completed his residency at Lutheran Hospital La Crosse. Dr. Fruland is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fruland’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fruland’s office at (765) 448-8000.
Where did Dr. Fruland go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lutheran Hospital La Crosse | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Medical School: Rush
Is Dr. Fruland board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Fruland, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Fruland speak?
Dr. Fruland and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fruland treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Fruland 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. Fruland. 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:
- 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:
- Personal History of Other Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Past skin cancer
- Previous cutaneous malignancy
- History of skin tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85828: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin
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:
- Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
- Unspecified Neoplasm
- Growth of Unknown Type
- Indeterminate Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D499: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of unspecified site
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:
- 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:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
Also known as:
- History of Other Benign Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Past Benign Growth
- Previous Non-Cancerous Tumor
- History of Benign Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86018: Personal history of other benign neoplasm
Also known as:
- Early Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Non-Invasive Melanoma
- Stage 0 Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86006: Personal history of melanoma in-situ
Also known as:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
What procedures does Dr. Fruland perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Fruland 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. Fruland. 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 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
- 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)
- 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
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Goeckerman Treatment
- Photochemotherapy
- Tar and UV-B Therapy
- Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
- Light Therapy for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B
Also known as:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
- PDT for Skin Cancer
- Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
- Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 96567: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitive drug(s), per day
Does Dr. Fruland accept my insurance?
Dr. Fruland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (765) 448-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fruland accept in Lafayette, IN?
Dr. Fruland in Lafayette, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Assurant
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Sagamore Health Network
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Fruland's office located?
What is Dr. Fruland's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fruland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952357337.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fruland?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fruland
What is Dr. Joseph Fruland's specialty?
Dr. Fruland is a Dermatologist near Lafayette, IN. 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. Fruland to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Fruland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fruland is affiliated with IU Health Arnett Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital 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
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Is Joseph Fruland accepting new patients in Lafayette, IN?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Fruland is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Fruland offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fruland's office at (765) 448-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Fruland?
Please contact Dr. Fruland's office at (765) 448-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Fruland have?
Dr. Joseph Fruland is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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