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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pitzen, Family Medicine Specialist in Sebastopol, CA?
Dr. Roger Pitzen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sebastopol, CA. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Pitzen graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Sutter Med Ctr Of Santa Rosa, Family Medicine. Dr. Pitzen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitzen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitzen’s office at (707) 823-3210.
Where did Dr. Pitzen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sutter Med Ctr Of Santa Rosa, Family Medicine | Sutter Health Program
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Pitzen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Roger Pitzen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine , American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pitzen speak?
Dr. Pitzen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pitzen typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pitzen 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. Pitzen. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pitzen typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pitzen 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. Pitzen. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
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:
- Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
- Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
- Skin foreign object removal
- Minor foreign body incision
CPT Codes:
- 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple
Does Dr. Pitzen accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitzen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 823-3210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitzen accept in Sebastopol, CA?
Dr. Pitzen in Sebastopol, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pitzen's office located?
Dr. Roger Pitzen's Primary Practice
555 Petaluma Ave Ste A
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-3210
What is Dr. Pitzen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396742524.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitzen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitzen
What is Dr. Roger Pitzen's specialty?
Dr. Pitzen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sebastopol, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Roger Pitzen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitzen is affiliated with Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Novato Community Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Marinhealth Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Roger Pitzen accepting new patients in Sebastopol, CA?
Yes, Dr. Roger Pitzen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roger Pitzen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitzen's office at (707) 823-3210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roger Pitzen?
Please contact Dr. Pitzen's office at (707) 823-3210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Roger Pitzen have?
Dr. Roger Pitzen is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Family Medicine.
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