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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kovaleski, Dermatologist in Panama City, FL?
Dr. Charles Kovaleski, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Panama City, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kovaleski completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Dermatology; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kovaleski is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kovaleski’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kovaleski’s office at (850) 769-1668.
Where did Dr. Kovaleski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Dermatology; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville
Is Dr. Kovaleski board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Kovaleski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Kovaleski speak?
Dr. Kovaleski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kovaleski treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Kovaleski 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. Kovaleski. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
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:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
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:
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis from Topical Drugs
- Drug Reactions
- Rashes
- Topical drug irritation
- Medicine cream rash
- Skin reaction to ointment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L244: Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Skin Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Strawberry mark
- Vascular birthmark
- Benign vascular tumor
- Capillary hemangioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue
What procedures does Dr. Kovaleski perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Kovaleski 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. Kovaleski. 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 Lesions
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- 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
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Malignant Growth Destruction
- Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
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
- 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
- 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
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch 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)
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body/Limbs)
- Mohs Surgery
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
- Malignant Skin Lesion Destruction (3.1-4.0 cm)
- Malignant Lesion Destruction (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
- Removal of Skin Cancer on Face/Ears
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Removal without Cutting
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Cancer Destruction
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- PDT for Skin Cancer
- Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
- Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin
- Skin cancer removal (non-surgical)
- Laser removal of skin cancer
- Cryosurgery for skin cancer
- Electrosurgery for malignant lesion
- Skin Cancer Removal (Non-Excisional)
- Facial Lesion Destruction
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face)
- Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
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
- 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)
- 17273: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 96567: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitive drug(s), per day
- 17264: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 17283: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17281: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
- Mohs Surgery (Additional 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
- Mohs micrographic surgery
- Skin cancer removal with mapping
- Staged skin cancer surgery
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
- 17314: 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; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Malignant Skin Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Removal (Non-Excision)
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
- Laser Treatment for Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 17274: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
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:
- External Ear Biopsy
- Outer Ear Biopsy
- Ear Skin Biopsy
- Ear Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 69100: Biopsy external ear
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:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Also known as:
- Lip Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Lip Tissue Sample
- Oral Biopsy (Lip)
- Lip Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 40490: Biopsy of lip
Does Dr. Kovaleski accept my insurance?
Dr. Kovaleski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 769-1668 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kovaleski accept in Panama City, FL?
Dr. Kovaleski in Panama City, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Express Scripts
Humana
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Where is Dr. Kovaleski's office located?
Dr. Charles Kovaleski's Primary Practice
1900 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-1668
What is Dr. Kovaleski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kovaleski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811972391.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kovaleski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kovaleski
What is Dr. Charles Kovaleski's specialty?
Dr. Kovaleski is a Dermatologist near Panama City, FL. 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. Kovaleski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Kovaleski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kovaleski is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay 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 Charles Kovaleski accepting new patients in Panama City, FL?
Yes, Dr. Charles Kovaleski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Kovaleski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kovaleski's office at (850) 769-1668 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Kovaleski?
Please contact Dr. Kovaleski's office at (850) 769-1668 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Kovaleski have?
Dr. Charles Kovaleski is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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