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Dr. John Honch, MD

La Canada, CA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Honch, Dermatopathologist in La Canada, CA?

    Dr. John Honch, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in La Canada, CA. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Honch graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Dermatology; Huntington Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Honch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Honch’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Honch’s office at (818) 790-6726.

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

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Dermatology; Huntington Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | La Co Usc Med Center | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Honch board certified as a Dermatopathologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Honch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Honch speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Honch treat?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Honch 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. Honch. 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:

    • Mole
    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic 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:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Coin-Shaped Eczema
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Discoid eczema
    • Nummular eczema
    • Orbicular eczema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L300: Nummular dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    What procedures does Dr. Honch perform?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Honch 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. Honch. 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
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • 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
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment

    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
    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Does Dr. Honch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Honch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 790-6726 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Honch accept in La Canada, CA?

    Dr. Honch in La Canada, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Honch's office located?

    Dr. John Honch's Primary Practice

    1346 Foothill Blvd Ste 203

    La Canada, CA 91011

    (818) 790-6726

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

    Dr. Honch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134121460.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Honch?

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

    What is Dr. John Honch's specialty?

    Dr. Honch is a Dermatopathologist near La Canada, CA. A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions. Contact Dr. Honch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Honch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Honch is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 John Honch accepting new patients in La Canada, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Honch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Honch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Honch's office at (818) 790-6726 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Honch?

    Please contact Dr. Honch's office at (818) 790-6726 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Honch have?

    Dr. John Honch is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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