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Dr. Richard Usatine, MD

San Antonio, TX

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Usatine, Family Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Richard Usatine, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Usatine completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Usatine is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Usatine’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Usatine’s office at (210) 257-1400.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Usatine?

    Dr. Richard Usatine, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Usatine empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dermatology, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio/TX community, Dr. Usatine is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    Is Dr. Usatine board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Usatine, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Usatine speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Usatine treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Usatine 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. Usatine. 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:

    • Psoriasis
    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
    • Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
    • HS Skin Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Rashes
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the 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:

    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Allergic eczema
    • Itchy skin rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2084: Intrinsic (allergic) eczema

    Also known as:

    • Growth of Unknown Type
    • Tumor of uncertain nature
    • Lesion of uncertain behavior
    • Indeterminate mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D489: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    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:

    • Prurigo Nodularis
    • Itching
    • Eczema
    • Chronic Itchy Bumps
    • Nodular Prurigo
    • Hyperpigmented Nodules
    • Pruritus
    • Skin Itch
    • Generalized Itching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L281: Prurigo nodularis
    • L299: Pruritus, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Facial redness
    • Adult acne
    • Rosy cheeks condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L719: Rosacea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Androgenic Hair Loss
    • Hair Loss
    • Androgenetic alopecia
    • Male pattern baldness
    • Female pattern baldness
    • Genetic hair loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L649: Androgenic alopecia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Usatine perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Usatine 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. Usatine. 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 Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion

    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
    • 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)
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
    • Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
    • Multiple Skin Tag Removal
    • Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil
    • Cyst Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Freezing Removal of Penile Lesions
    • Cryosurgery for Penile Warts
    • Penile Lesion Cryotherapy
    • Condyloma Freezing

    CPT Codes:

    • 54056: Destruction of lesion(s), penis (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; cryosurgery

    Also known as:

    • External Ear Biopsy
    • Outer Ear Biopsy
    • Ear Skin Biopsy
    • Ear Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 69100: Biopsy external ear

    Does Dr. Usatine accept my insurance?

    Dr. Usatine accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 257-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Usatine accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Usatine in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Community First Health Plans

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Usatine's office located?

    Dr. Richard Usatine's Primary Practice

    903 W Martin St # B

    San Antonio, TX 78207

    (210) 257-1400

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    Dr. Richard Usatine's Practice 2

    7703 Floyd Curl Dr # 7977

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 257-1400

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

    Dr. Usatine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922015262.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Usatine?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Usatine's specialty?

    Dr. Usatine is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Usatine to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Usatine affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Usatine is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Richard Usatine accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Usatine is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Usatine offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Usatine's office at (210) 257-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Usatine?

    Please contact Dr. Usatine's office at (210) 257-1400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Usatine have?

    Dr. Richard Usatine is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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