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Who is Dr. Carroll-Chen, Dermatologist in Sun City, AZ?
With over 24 years of clinical experience, Dr. Patricia Ann Carroll-Chen MD, a Dermatologist in Sun City, Arizona, has established a reputation for precision and care in managing complex skin conditions. Her practice is rooted in Sun City, with additional locations in Scottsdale and Peoria, serving the broader Arizona community. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers and various skin conditions, Dr. Carroll-Chen's expertise centers on managing Growth of Unknown Type, Sun Damage Skin Condition, and Seborrheic Keratosis, among other conditions. Her treatment approaches include Skin Cancer Surgery, Wound Repair, and Skin Biopsy, ensuring comprehensive care for her patients. By combining procedural precision with individualized treatment planning, she addresses the unique needs of each patient, from those requiring skin lesion removal to those undergoing skin cancer treatment. Dr. Carroll-Chen's medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and her residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program have equipped her with a strong foundation in dermatology. She is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology, a testament to her expertise in the field. New patients can schedule a visit with Dr. Carroll-Chen, who is accepting new patients and offers online booking. She is fluent in Spanish and works with various insurance carriers, including Medicare and major health groups like Cigna and UnitedHealth Group.
Where did Dr. Carroll-Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Carroll-Chen board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Carroll-Chen speak?
Dr. Carroll-Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Carroll-Chen typically treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Carroll-Chen 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. Carroll-Chen. 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:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and 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:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Carroll-Chen typically perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Carroll-Chen 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. Carroll-Chen. 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:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First 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
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
Also known as:
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Laceration Repair
- Injury Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
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:
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Does Dr. Carroll-Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Carroll-Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 875-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carroll-Chen accept in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Carroll-Chen in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Medica Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Carroll-Chen's office located?
Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen's Primary Practice
13640 N 99th Ave Ste 300
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 875-2600
Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen's Practice 2
9500 E Ironwood Square Dr Ste 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen?
Dr. Carroll-Chen has appointments available at her Sun City, AZ office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Carroll-Chen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carroll-Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124008255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carroll-Chen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carroll-Chen
What is Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen's specialty?
Dr. Carroll-Chen is a Dermatologist near Sun City, AZ.
What does a Dermatologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Carroll-Chen 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 Patricia Carroll-Chen accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carroll-Chen, or call (623) 875-2600 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Patricia Carroll-Chen?
Please contact Dr. Carroll-Chen's office at (623) 875-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen have?
Dr. Patricia Carroll-Chen is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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