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Who is Dr. Hammond, Dermatologist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Richard Hammond, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Hammond graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hammond is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammond’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammond’s office at (805) 964-1514.
Where did Dr. Hammond go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Flexible Or Transitional Year | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Hammond board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hammond, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Hammond speak?
Dr. Hammond and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hammond treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Hammond 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. Hammond. 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:
- 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 Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Skin Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Strawberry mark
- Vascular birthmark
- Benign vascular tumor
- Capillary hemangioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue
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:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
What procedures does Dr. Hammond perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Hammond 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. Hammond. 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 Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- 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)
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 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:
- 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:
- Mohs Surgery
- Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
- PDT for Skin Cancer
- Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
- Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
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)
- 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
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 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:
- 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. Hammond accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammond accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 964-1514 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammond accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Hammond in Santa Barbara, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hammond's office located?
Dr. Richard Hammond's Primary Practice
334 S Patterson Ave Ste 105
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 964-1514
What is Dr. Hammond's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699773085.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammond?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammond
What is Dr. Richard Hammond's specialty?
Dr. Hammond is a Dermatologist near Santa Barbara, 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. Hammond to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Hammond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hammond is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lompoc Valley Medical Center. 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 Hammond accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hammond is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Hammond offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammond's office at (805) 964-1514 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Hammond?
Please contact Dr. Hammond's office at (805) 964-1514 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Hammond have?
Dr. Richard Hammond is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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