
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kandel, Dermatologist in North Hollywood, CA?
Where did Dr. Kandel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of California (Irvine) Program | SCS/MSUCOM/Michigan St U/Col of Osteo Med Program
Is Dr. Kandel board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Elena Kandel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Kandel speak?
Dr. Kandel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Kandel typically treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Kandel 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. Kandel. 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:
- 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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Kandel typically perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Kandel 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. Kandel. 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)
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
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:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Facial Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
- Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)
CPT Codes:
- 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
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. Kandel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kandel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 755-0265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kandel accept in North Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Kandel in North Hollywood, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kandel's office located?
Dr. Elena Kandel's Primary Practice
12660 Riverside Dr Ste 225
North Hollywood, CA 91607
(818) 755-0265
What hospitals are Dr. Kandel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kandel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AAD Membership
Fellow
What is Dr. Kandel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kandel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609871920.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kandel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kandel
