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Dr. Ronald Prussick, MD

Dr. Ronald Prussick, MD

Frederick, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Prussick, Specialist in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Ronald Prussick, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Prussick graduated from McGill University and completed his residency at Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Dermatology. Dr. Prussick is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prussick’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prussick’s office at (301) 694-9500.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Prussick?

    Dr. Ronald Prussick, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Prussick empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Laser Surgery, Psoriasis, Sclerotherapy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Frederick/MD community, Dr. Prussick is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Dermatology | Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program

    • Medical School: Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada | McGill University

    Is Dr. Prussick board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald Prussick, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Prussick speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Prussick treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Prussick 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. Prussick. 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:

    • Mole
    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
    • 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:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Prussick perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Prussick 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. Prussick. 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
    • Removal of Multiple Benign 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
    • 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
    • Skin Growth Destruction
    • Benign Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Growths

    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
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 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)
    • 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration

    CPT Codes:

    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less

    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:

    • 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 Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • PUVA Photochemotherapy
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin
    • Psoralen and UVA Therapy
    • Light Therapy for Skin
    • Phototherapy for Psoriasis

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions
    • 96912: Photochemotherapy; Psoralens And Ultraviolet A (Puva)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Goeckerman Treatment
    • Photochemotherapy
    • Tar and UV-B Therapy
    • Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
    • Light Therapy for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B

    Also known as:

    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Small Area)
    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Medium Area)
    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis
    • Laser Psoriasis Treatment
    • UVB Laser for Psoriasis
    • Targeted Phototherapy for Psoriasis
    • Excimer Light Therapy
    • Laser Psoriasis Therapy
    • Psoriasis Light Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96920: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; total area less than 250 sq cm
    • 96921: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; 250 sq cm to 500 sq cm
    • 96922: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; over 500 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Also known as:

    • Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
    • Axillary Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Underarm Sweating
    • Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating

    CPT Codes:

    • 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae

    Does Dr. Prussick accept my insurance?

    Dr. Prussick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 694-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Prussick accept in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Prussick in Frederick, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Tennessee

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. Prussick's office located?

    Dr. Ronald Prussick's Primary Practice

    7101 Guilford Dr Ste 105

    Frederick, MD 21704

    (301) 694-9500

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    Dr. Ronald Prussick's Practice 2

    6163 Executive Blvd

    North Bethesda, MD 20852

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    Dr. Ronald Prussick's Practice 3

    6163 Executive Blvd

    Rockville, MD 20852

    (301) 984-3000

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

    Dr. Prussick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588647085.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prussick?

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

    What is Dr. Ronald Prussick's specialty?

    Dr. Prussick is a Specialist near Frederick, MD. Contact Dr. Prussick to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ronald Prussick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Prussick is affiliated with Suburban 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 Ronald Prussick accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald Prussick is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ronald Prussick offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Prussick's office at (301) 694-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ronald Prussick?

    Please contact Dr. Prussick's office at (301) 694-9500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Prussick have?

    Dr. Ronald Prussick is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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