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Dr. Kathleen Behr, MD

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Behr, Dermatologist in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Kathleen Behr, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Behr graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Dermatology; Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Behr is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Behr’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Behr’s office at (559) 435-7546.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Behr?

    Dr. Kathleen Behr, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Dermatologist 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. Behr empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Mohs Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fresno/CA community, Dr. Behr is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Dermatology; Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatrics | UCLA Med Center | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Behr board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Behr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Behr speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Behr treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Behr 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. Behr. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • 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:

    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
    • C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Basal 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Behr perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Behr 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. Behr. 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:

    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Mohs Surgery
    • Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Mohs Excision
    • Precision Skin Cancer Removal

    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

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; 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

    Also known as:

    • Mohs Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion

    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)
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
    • Facial Feature Complex Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure Face
    • Reconstructive Surgery Face

    CPT Codes:

    • 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    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

    Does Dr. Behr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Behr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 435-7546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Behr accept in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Behr in Fresno, 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

    • CMS

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSmart

    • MultiPlan

    • Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Behr's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Behr's Primary Practice

    1125 E Spruce Ave Ste 207

    Fresno, CA 93720

    (559) 435-7546

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

    Dr. Behr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104812452.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Behr?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Behr's specialty?

    Dr. Behr is a Dermatologist near Fresno, 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. Behr to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathleen Behr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Behr is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Kathleen Behr accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Behr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Behr offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Behr's office at (559) 435-7546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Behr?

    Please contact Dr. Behr's office at (559) 435-7546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Behr have?

    Dr. Kathleen Behr is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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