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Dr. Lisa Murcko, MD

Asheville, NC

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Murcko, Specialist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Lisa Murcko, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Murcko graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Plastic Surgery; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, General Surgery. Dr. Murcko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murcko’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murcko’s office at (828) 252-5556.

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

    • Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Plastic Surgery; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)

    Is Dr. Murcko board certified in Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Lisa Murcko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Murcko speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Murcko treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Murcko 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. Murcko. 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:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Congenital Birthmark
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening
    • Nevus at birth
    • Mole at birth
    • Congenital melanocytic nevus
    • Dermatological Disorders
    • Skin Diseases
    • Integumentary System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin
    • Q825: Congenital non-neoplastic nevus
    • Z872: Personal history of diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Skin Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Dermatologic surgery recovery
    • Skin graft aftercare
    • Subcutaneous tissue post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp BCC
    • Neck BCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
    • C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Suture Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitch removal
    • Taking out stitches
    • Post-surgery suture care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures

    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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
    • Skin Condition
    • Long-term radiation dermatitis
    • Skin damage from radiation
    • Non-ionizing radiation skin effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

    Also known as:

    • Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
    • Soft tissue mass
    • Non-malignant tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D210: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck

    Does Dr. Murcko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murcko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 252-5556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murcko accept in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Murcko in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Farm Bureau Health Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Ohio Health Choice Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Murcko's office located?

    Dr. Lisa Murcko's Primary Practice

    5 Livingston St

    Asheville, NC 28801

    (828) 252-5556

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

    Dr. Murcko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932191442.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murcko?

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

    What is Dr. Lisa Murcko's specialty?

    Dr. Murcko is a Specialist near Asheville, NC. Contact Dr. Murcko to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lisa Murcko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Murcko is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lebanon Va 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

    Where can I learn more about Specialist?

    Explore Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lisa Murcko accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Lisa Murcko is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lisa Murcko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murcko's office at (828) 252-5556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lisa Murcko?

    Please contact Dr. Murcko's office at (828) 252-5556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lisa Murcko have?

    Dr. Lisa Murcko is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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