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Dr. David Alan Tack, MD

Dr. David Alan Tack, MD

Dermatologist

Carson City, NV

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tack, Dermatologist in Carson City, NV?

    Carson City, Nevada, is home to a dedicated dermatology practice where Dr. David Alan Tack MD, a board-certified Dermatologist in Carson City, NV, provides comprehensive skin care. With a focus on sun damage skin condition management through wound repair, Dr. Tack combines procedural precision with individualized treatment planning. Specializing in the treatment of sun damage, benign skin growths, and various skin pigmentation disorders, Dr. Tack's expertise extends to procedures like wound repair, skin lesion removal, and skin cancer surgery. His clinical approach is centered on restoring skin health and minimizing the risk of recurrence, ensuring patients receive effective and personalized care. Dr. Tack's medical education began at the University of Nevada Reno, followed by a medical degree from the University of Nevada, School of Medicine. He further honed his skills through an internship at the Mayo Clinic-Rochester and a residency at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program. Board certification by the American Board of Dermatology underscores his expertise. New patients can schedule a visit with Dr. Tack, who is accepting new patients and works with major insurance carriers including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Cigna Group, and Humana. Appointments are available at his primary location at 1505 Medical Pkwy in Carson City.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: University of Nevada Reno | University of Nevada, School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Tack board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Alan Tack, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Tack speak?

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

    • Creoles and pidgins
    • English

    What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Tack typically treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Tack 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. Tack. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Hyperpigmentation
    • Melasma
    • Age spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    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:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Tack typically perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Tack 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. Tack. 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Does Dr. Tack accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tack accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 883-7811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tack accept in Carson City, NV?

    Dr. Tack in Carson City, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Renown Health

    • Universal Health Services

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    Where is Dr. Tack's office located?

    Dr. David Alan Tack's Primary Practice

    1505 Medical Pkwy

    Carson City, NV 89703

    (775) 883-7811

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    Dr. David Alan Tack's Practice 2

    1100 S Carson St

    Carson City, NV 89701

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tack affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tack has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Banner Churchill Community Hospital,Fallon, NV
    Barton Memorial Hospital,South Lake Tahoe, CA

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

    Dr. Tack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124032990.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tack?

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

    What is Dr. David Alan Tack's specialty?

    Dr. Tack is a Dermatologist near Carson City, NV.

    What does a Dermatologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. David Alan Tack affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tack is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center 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 Dr. David Alan Tack accepting new patients in Carson City, NV?

    Yes, Dr. David Alan Tack is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Alan Tack offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tack's office at (775) 883-7811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Alan Tack?

    Please contact Dr. Tack's office at (775) 883-7811 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tack's office located?

    Dr. Tack's office is located in Carson City, NV.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Alan Tack have?

    Dr. David Alan Tack is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.