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Dr. Susan Sanders, MD

Dr. Susan Sanders, MD

Durango, CO

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sanders, Dermatologist in Durango, CO?

    Dr. Susan Sanders, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Durango, CO. She has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Sanders graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Sanders is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanders’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanders’s office at (970) 259-4131.

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

    • Residency: Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Sanders board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Sanders, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Sanders speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Sanders treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Sanders 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. Sanders. 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:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic 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:

    • Irritant Contact Dermatitis
    • Rashes
    • Skin Rash from Irritation
    • Irritant Eczema
    • Skin Inflammation from Contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L249: Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Arm or Shoulder
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
    • Trunk BCC
    • Rodent Ulcer of Trunk
    • Trunk Basal Cell Tumor
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Arm
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Shoulder
    • Arm SCC
    • Shoulder SCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp BCC
    • Neck BCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
    • C44622: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder
    • C44629: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Dermatitis
    • Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
    • Dandruff
    • Cradle cap
    • Flaky skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L219: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    What procedures does Dr. Sanders perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Sanders 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. Sanders. 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 Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Growth Destruction
    • Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment

    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)
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 17272: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 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
    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); 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)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Skin Cancer on Face/Ears
    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body/Limbs)
    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face)
    • Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
    • Skin Tumor Removal without Cutting
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 17281: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 17263: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Face/Ears)
    • Skin Cancer Destruction
    • Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer

    CPT Codes:

    • 17282: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Does Dr. Sanders accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sanders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 259-4131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sanders accept in Durango, CO?

    Dr. Sanders in Durango, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sanders' office located?

    Dr. Susan Sanders' Primary Practice

    3649 Main Ave

    Durango, CO 81301

    (970) 259-4131

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

    Dr. Sanders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588670582.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanders?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Sanders's specialty?

    Dr. Sanders is a Dermatologist near Durango, CO. 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. Sanders to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Susan Sanders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sanders is affiliated with CommonSpirit - Mercy Hospital 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 Susan Sanders accepting new patients in Durango, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Sanders is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Sanders offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (970) 259-4131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Sanders?

    Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (970) 259-4131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Sanders have?

    Dr. Susan Sanders is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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