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Dr. Richard Rubenstein, MD

Tamarac, FL

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    Who is Dr. Rubenstein, Dermatologist in Tamarac, FL?

    Dr. Richard Rubenstein, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Tamarac, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rubenstein completed his residency at Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Dermatology; Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rubenstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rubenstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rubenstein’s office at (954) 720-7272.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rubenstein?

    Dr. Richard Rubenstein, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Dermatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rubenstein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Laser Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tamarac/FL community, Dr. Rubenstein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Dermatology; Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rubenstein board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Rubenstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rubenstein speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rubenstein treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Rubenstein 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. Rubenstein. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    Also known as:

    • Mole
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Follicular Skin Cysts
    • Skin Condition
    • Hair follicle cysts
    • Dermal cysts
    • Subcutaneous cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L728: Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2089: Other atopic dermatitis

    What procedures does Dr. Rubenstein perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Rubenstein 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. Rubenstein. 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 Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Skin growth excision
    • Mole removal
    • Benign skin tumor removal
    • Skin lesion surgery
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 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
    • 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 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:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch 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)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Head, Neck, Extremities)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Skin cancer excision
    • Malignant mole removal
    • Cancerous skin lesion surgery
    • Skin tumor removal
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision (Head/Neck)
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Hands/Feet)
    • Scalp Cancer Removal
    • Genital Skin Cancer Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11601: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11621: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury 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
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    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:

    • Goeckerman Treatment
    • Photochemotherapy
    • Tar and UV-B Therapy
    • Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
    • Light Therapy for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B

    Also known as:

    • Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
    • PDT for Skin Cancer
    • Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
    • Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
    • PDT for precancerous skin
    • Light therapy for skin lesions
    • Precancerous skin treatment with light
    • Actinic keratosis treatment

    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
    • 96574: Debridement of premalignant hyperkeratotic lesion(s) (ie, targeted curettage, abrasion) followed with photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitizing drug(s) provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per day

    Also known as:

    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis
    • Laser Psoriasis Therapy
    • UVB Laser for Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis Light Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96922: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; over 500 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • External Ear Biopsy
    • Outer Ear Biopsy
    • Ear Skin Biopsy
    • Ear Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 69100: Biopsy external ear

    Also known as:

    • Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
    • Axillary Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Underarm Sweating
    • Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating

    CPT Codes:

    • 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae

    Does Dr. Rubenstein accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rubenstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 720-7272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rubenstein accept in Tamarac, FL?

    Dr. Rubenstein in Tamarac, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rubenstein's office located?

    Dr. Richard Rubenstein's Primary Practice

    7421 N University Dr Ste 307

    Tamarac, FL 33321

    (954) 720-7272

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    Dr. Richard Rubenstein's Practice 2

    13660 S Jog Rd Ste 8

    Delray Beach, FL 33446

    (561) 637-4040

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    Dr. Richard Rubenstein's Practice 3

    20601 E Dixie Hwy Ste 300

    Aventura, FL 33180

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

    Dr. Rubenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477558096.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rubenstein?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Rubenstein's specialty?

    Dr. Rubenstein is a Dermatologist near Tamarac, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Rubenstein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Rubenstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Rubenstein is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: HCA Florida Woodmont 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 Richard Rubenstein accepting new patients in Tamarac, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Rubenstein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Rubenstein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rubenstein's office at (954) 720-7272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Rubenstein?

    Please contact Dr. Rubenstein's office at (954) 720-7272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Rubenstein have?

    Dr. Richard Rubenstein is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Internal Medicine.

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