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Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri, MD

Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri, MD

Key Biscayne, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leal-Khouri, Dermatopathologist in Key Biscayne, FL?

    Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Key Biscayne, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Leal-Khouri completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is a member of the AAD Membership:. Dr. Leal-Khouri is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leal-Khouri’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leal-Khouri’s office.

    Where did Dr. Leal-Khouri go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Dermatopathology, St. John's Mercy Hospital

    • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital | Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis | Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida | Brown University Affiliated Hospitals | Baystate Medical Center

    Is Dr. Leal-Khouri board certified as a Dermatopathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Leal-Khouri speak?

    Dr. Leal-Khouri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Leal-Khouri typically treat?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Leal-Khouri 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. Leal-Khouri. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Hyperpigmentation
    • Melasma
    • Age spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    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

    What procedures does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Leal-Khouri typically perform?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Leal-Khouri 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. Leal-Khouri. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • 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

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Mohs Surgery
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Precise Skin Cancer Surgery

    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)

    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

    Does Dr. Leal-Khouri accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leal-Khouri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leal-Khouri accept in Key Biscayne, FL?

    Dr. Leal-Khouri in Key Biscayne, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Sentara Health

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Leal-Khouri's office located?

    Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri's Primary Practice

    580 Crandon Blvd Ste 101

    Key Biscayne, FL 33149

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    Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri's Practice 2

    2750 SW 37th Ave Fl 2

    Coconut Grove, FL 33133

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    AAD Membership:

    Fellow

    Awards

    South Florida Super Doctors

    Florida Super Doctors 2009 - South Florida Edition

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

    Dr. Leal-Khouri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871589168.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leal-Khouri?

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

    What is Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri's specialty?

    Dr. Leal-Khouri is a Dermatopathologist near Key Biscayne, FL.

    What does a Dermatopathologist do?

    A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions.

    Is Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leal-Khouri is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Coral Gables Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center - Miami Beach, Fl, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl) which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri accepting new patients in Key Biscayne, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leal-Khouri's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri?

    Please contact Dr. Leal-Khouri's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Leal-Khouri's office located?

    Dr. Leal-Khouri's offices are located in Key Biscayne, FL and Coconut Grove, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri have?

    Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.