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Who is Dr. Wells, Dermatologist in Hollis Hills, NY?
Dr. Lawrence Wells, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Hollis Hills, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Wells graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Dermatology; Usphs Hospital, Internal Medicine; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Wells is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wells’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wells’s office at (718) 464-2626.
Where did Dr. Wells go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Dermatology; Usphs Hospital, Internal Medicine; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) | Hahnemann University Humanties & Sciences
Is Dr. Wells board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Wells, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Wells speak?
Dr. Wells and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wells treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Wells 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. Wells. 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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
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:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Itchy Skin
- Itching
- Skin Condition
- Neurodermatitis
- Lichenification
- Scratch dermatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L280: Lichen simplex chronicus
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:
- Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
- Trunk skin lesion
- Benign trunk skin mass
- Lump on body skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp BCC
- Neck BCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Wells perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Wells 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. Wells. 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 Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Shaving of Small Skin Lesion (Face/Head)
- Shave Removal of Skin Lesion
- Shaving Skin Lesion
- Skin Conditions
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- 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
- Shave biopsy
- Skin tag removal
- Mole shave removal
- Epidermal lesion excision
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Malignant Growth Destruction
- Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
- Dermal Lesion Removal
- Skin Growth Shaving
- Epidermal Lesion Shave
- Dermal Lesion Shave
- Skin Tag Removal
- Mole Shave Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Shave Excision
- Mole Shaving
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
CPT Codes:
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 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
- 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 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
- 17272: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 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
- 11310: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11305: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop 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)
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Face/Ears)
- Skin Cancer Destruction
- Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 17282: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
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:
- 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 Destruction (Body/Limbs)
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Removal without Cutting
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17263: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Does Dr. Wells accept my insurance?
Dr. Wells accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 464-2626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wells accept in Hollis Hills, NY?
Dr. Wells in Hollis Hills, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Wells' office located?
Dr. Lawrence Wells' Primary Practice
20917 Union Tpke
Hollis Hills, NY 11364
(718) 464-2626
What is Dr. Wells's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316920846.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wells?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wells
What is Dr. Lawrence Wells's specialty?
Dr. Wells is a Dermatologist near Hollis Hills, NY. 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. Wells to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lawrence Wells affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wells is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Lawrence Wells accepting new patients in Hollis Hills, NY?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Wells is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lawrence Wells offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (718) 464-2626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Wells?
Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (718) 464-2626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Wells have?
Dr. Lawrence Wells is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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