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Dr. Karen Sherwood, MD

La Canada, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

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

    Dr. Karen Sherwood, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in La Canada, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Sherwood graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her residency at Com Ucla Va Wadsworth Prog, Dermatology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sherwood is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherwood’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherwood’s office at (818) 790-6726.

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

    • Residency: Com Ucla Va Wadsworth Prog, Dermatology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Sherwood board certified as a Dermatopathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Sherwood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Sherwood speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sherwood treat?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Sherwood 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. Sherwood. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other 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:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    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. Sherwood perform?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Sherwood 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. Sherwood. 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 Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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)

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • High-Dose Rate Skin Brachytherapy
    • Electronic Brachytherapy
    • Surface Radiation Therapy
    • Skin Cancer Radiation
    • HDR Brachytherapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 0394T: High dose rate electronic brachytherapy, skin surface application, per fraction, includes basic dosimetry, when performed

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Also known as:

    • Freezing Removal of Penile Lesions
    • Cryosurgery for Penile Warts
    • Penile Lesion Cryotherapy
    • Condyloma Freezing

    CPT Codes:

    • 54056: Destruction of lesion(s), penis (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; cryosurgery

    Does Dr. Sherwood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sherwood 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. Sherwood accept in La Canada, CA?

    Dr. Sherwood 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. Sherwood's office located?

    Dr. Karen Sherwood's Primary Practice

    1346 Foothill Blvd Ste 203

    La Canada, CA 91011

    (818) 790-6726

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    Dr. Karen Sherwood's Practice 2

    4650 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

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

    Dr. Sherwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386646503.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherwood?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Sherwood's specialty?

    Dr. Sherwood 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. Sherwood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Sherwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sherwood 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 Karen Sherwood accepting new patients in La Canada, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Sherwood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Sherwood offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Sherwood?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Sherwood have?

    Dr. Karen Sherwood is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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