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Who is Dr. Barber, Dermatopathologist in Poway, CA?
Dr. Francis Barber, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Poway, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Barber graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Medical Center. Dr. Barber is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barber’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barber’s office at (858) 451-3311.
Where did Dr. Barber go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Armed Forces Medical College, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences,Pune, India
Residency: Naval Medical Center | National Capital Consortium - Internal Medicine | US Air Force Regional Hospital/Headquarters Air Armament Center (AFMC) Program
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Barber board certified as a Dermatopathologist?
Yes, Dr. Francis Barber, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Barber speak?
Dr. Barber and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Barber treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Barber 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. Barber. 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:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Mole
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Birthmark
- Birthmarks
- Vascular Birthmark
- Nevus
- Skin Mark
ICD-10 Codes:
- I781: Nevus, non-neoplastic
Also known as:
- Personal History of Other Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Past skin cancer
- Previous cutaneous malignancy
- History of skin tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85828: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin
What procedures does Dr. Barber perform?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Barber 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. Barber. 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 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
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Does Dr. Barber accept my insurance?
Dr. Barber accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 451-3311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barber accept in Poway, CA?
Dr. Barber in Poway, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Barber's office located?
Dr. Francis Barber's Primary Practice
15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A2
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 451-3311
What is Dr. Barber's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518965011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barber?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barber
What is Dr. Francis Barber's specialty?
Dr. Barber is a Dermatopathologist near Poway, 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. Barber to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Francis Barber affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Barber 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
Where can I learn more about Dermatopathologist?
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Is Francis Barber accepting new patients in Poway, CA?
Yes, Dr. Francis Barber is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Barber offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barber's office at (858) 451-3311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Barber?
Please contact Dr. Barber's office at (858) 451-3311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Barber have?
Dr. Francis Barber is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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