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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ginsberg, Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Robert Ginsberg, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Ginsberg graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Dermatology; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Montefiore Univ Hosp/Upmc, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Ginsberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ginsberg’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ginsberg’s office at (619) 265-2152.
Where did Dr. Ginsberg go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Dermatology; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Montefiore Univ Hosp/Upmc, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Ginsberg board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Ginsberg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Ginsberg speak?
Dr. Ginsberg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Ginsberg typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Ginsberg 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. Ginsberg. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Mole on Face
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Facial nevus
- Birthmark on face
- Facial spot
- Beauty mark
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2230: Melanocytic nevi of unspecified part of face
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 Specialist like Dr. Ginsberg typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Ginsberg 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. Ginsberg. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- 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)
- 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
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 Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Lip Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Does Dr. Ginsberg accept my insurance?
Dr. Ginsberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 265-2152 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ginsberg accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ginsberg in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ginsberg's office located?
Dr. Robert Ginsberg's Primary Practice
6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 207
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 265-2152
What is Dr. Ginsberg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ginsberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285618728.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ginsberg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ginsberg
What is Dr. Robert Ginsberg's specialty?
Dr. Ginsberg is a Specialist near San Diego, CA.
Is this Dr. Robert Ginsberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ginsberg is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Robert Ginsberg accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Ginsberg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Ginsberg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ginsberg's office at (619) 265-2152 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Ginsberg?
Please contact Dr. Ginsberg's office at (619) 265-2152 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Ginsberg have?
Dr. Robert Ginsberg is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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