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Dr. Nikolajs Lapins, MD

Burlingame, CA

49 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lapins, Dermatologist in Burlingame, CA?

    Dr. Nikolajs Lapins, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Lapins completed his residency at Brooke Army Med Ctr, Dermatology; Tripler Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Lapins is fluent in English and Latvian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lapins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lapins’s office at (650) 692-0182.

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

    • Residency: Brooke Army Med Ctr, Dermatology; Tripler Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa

    Is Dr. Lapins board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nikolajs Lapins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Lapins speak?

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

    • English

    • Latvian

    What conditions does Dr. Lapins treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Lapins 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. Lapins. 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:

    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Unexplained Skin Pigment Disorder
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Hyperpigmentation
    • Melasma
    • Age spots
    • Skin Color Changes
    • Pigmentation Problems
    • Skin Discoloration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
    • L819: Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Capillary Disease
    • Vascular Disease
    • Small Blood Vessel Disease
    • Microvascular Disease
    • Capillary Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I788: Other diseases of capillaries

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    What procedures does Dr. Lapins perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Lapins 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. Lapins. 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:

    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
    • Mohs Surgery (Additional Stage)
    • Mohs Surgery
    • Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Mohs Excision
    • Precision Skin Cancer Removal
    • Mohs surgery body
    • Skin cancer removal trunk
    • Micrographic surgery arms
    • Precise skin cancer surgery legs
    • Mohs micrographic surgery
    • Skin cancer removal with mapping
    • Staged skin cancer surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17311: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
    • 17313: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
    • 17314: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, arms, or legs; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 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:

    • Mohs Surgery
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Precise Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17312: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Repair of Face Wounds
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair
    • Eyelid Repair
    • Nose Laceration Repair
    • Lip Wound Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
    • 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    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

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
    • Facial Feature Complex Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure Face
    • Reconstructive Surgery Face

    CPT Codes:

    • 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    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

    Does Dr. Lapins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lapins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 692-0182 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lapins accept in Burlingame, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lapins' office located?

    Dr. Nikolajs Lapins' Primary Practice

    1750 El Camino Real Ste 206

    Burlingame, CA 94010

    (650) 692-0182

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

    Dr. Lapins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346247228.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapins?

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

    What is Dr. Nikolajs Lapins's specialty?

    Dr. Lapins is a Dermatologist near Burlingame, CA. 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. Lapins to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikolajs Lapins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lapins is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Nikolajs Lapins accepting new patients in Burlingame, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nikolajs Lapins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikolajs Lapins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lapins's office at (650) 692-0182 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikolajs Lapins?

    Please contact Dr. Lapins's office at (650) 692-0182 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nikolajs Lapins have?

    Dr. Nikolajs Lapins is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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