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Dr. Peggy Albrecht, MD

Dr. Peggy Albrecht, MD

Soquel, CA

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    Who is Dr. Albrecht, Dermatologist in Soquel, CA?

    Dr. Peggy Albrecht, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Soquel, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Albrecht graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Dermatology; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. She is a member of the AAD Membership:. Dr. Albrecht is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Albrecht’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Albrecht’s office at (831) 458-5548.

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

    • Residency: Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Dermatology; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals | University California | Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Albrecht board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peggy Albrecht, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Albrecht speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Albrecht treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Albrecht 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. Albrecht. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Personal History of Other Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer
    • Past skin cancer
    • Previous cutaneous malignancy
    • History of skin tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85828: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin

    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:

    • 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:

    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma
    • Skin Melanoma
    • Melanoma Skin Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    What procedures does Dr. Albrecht perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Albrecht 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. Albrecht. 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 Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • 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
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shave

    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
    • 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 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)

    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 Destruction (Body)
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
    • Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 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

    Does Dr. Albrecht accept my insurance?

    Dr. Albrecht accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 458-5548 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Albrecht accept in Soquel, CA?

    Dr. Albrecht in Soquel, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AgeWell

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Albrecht's office located?

    Dr. Peggy Albrecht's Primary Practice

    2950 Research Park Dr

    Soquel, CA 95073

    (831) 458-5548

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    Dr. Peggy Albrecht's Practice 2

    550 S Green Valley Rd

    Watsonville, CA 95076

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    Dr. Peggy Albrecht's Practice 3

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    AAD Membership:

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Albrecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023097383.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albrecht?

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

    What is Dr. Peggy Albrecht's specialty?

    Dr. Albrecht is a Dermatologist near Soquel, CA. 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. Albrecht to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peggy Albrecht affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Albrecht 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 Peggy Albrecht accepting new patients in Soquel, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peggy Albrecht is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peggy Albrecht offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Albrecht's office at (831) 458-5548 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peggy Albrecht?

    Please contact Dr. Albrecht's office at (831) 458-5548 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peggy Albrecht have?

    Dr. Peggy Albrecht is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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