
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pless, Dermatologist in Meadville, PA?
Where did Dr. Pless go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Dermatology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Internal Medicine | Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Pless board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Pless, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pless speak?
Dr. Pless and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Pless typically treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Pless 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. Pless. 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:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Pless typically perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Pless 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. Pless. 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:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
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)
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
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:
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Does Dr. Pless accept my insurance?
Dr. Pless accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 333-5875 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pless accept in Meadville, PA?
Dr. Pless in Meadville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Pless' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Pless affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pless has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pless's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376546705.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pless?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pless
