
5.0
(3)37 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Watcher, Dermatologist in Newport Beach, CA?
Where did Dr. Watcher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University California Irvine
Medical School: University of California | University of California
Is Dr. Watcher board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Watcher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Watcher speak?
Dr. Watcher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Watcher typically treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Watcher 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. Watcher. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
- Skin Condition
- Long-term radiation dermatitis
- Skin damage from radiation
- Non-ionizing radiation skin effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
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:
- 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:
- Mole
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Watcher typically perform?
As a Dermatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Watcher may include:
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Annual Skin Screening
- Anti-Aging Treatment
- Biopsy
- Botox Follow Up
- Botox Treatment
- Chemical Peel
- Collagen Injection
Please contact Dr. Watcher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Watcher accept my insurance?
Dr. Watcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 251-0427 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watcher accept in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Watcher in Newport Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Watcher's office located?
Dr. Melissa Watcher's Primary Practice
20162 SW Birch St Ste 250
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 251-0427
What hospitals are Dr. Watcher affiliated with?
Dr. Watcher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 3 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
66% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
93% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Melissa Watcher an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Watcher has been rated and reviewed by 3 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Watcher, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
Professional Member of American Academy of Dermatology
Professional Member of American Society for Mohs Surgery
Professional Member of American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
What is Dr. Watcher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538195797.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watcher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watcher