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Dr. Sunil Dhawan, MD

Dr. Sunil Dhawan, MD

Milpitas, CA

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    Who is Dr. Dhawan, Dermatologist in Milpitas, CA?

    Dr. Sunil Dhawan, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Milpitas, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Dhawan graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Dermatology; Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dhawan is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhawan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhawan’s office at (510) 797-4111.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dhawan?

    Dr. Sunil Dhawan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Dermatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dhawan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Facial Rejuvenation, Laser Hair Removal, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Milpitas/CA community, Dr. Dhawan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Dermatology; Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Internal Medicine | University California | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Dhawan board certified as a Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Sunil Dhawan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dhawan speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Dhawan treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Dhawan 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. Dhawan. 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:

    • 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:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2089: Other atopic dermatitis

    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:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    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:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    What procedures does Dr. Dhawan perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Dhawan 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. Dhawan. 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 Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Shaving of Small Skin Lesion (Face/Head)
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal
    • Skin Lesion Shaving (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Shaving of Skin Lesion (Face/Ears)
    • 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 Growth Destruction
    • Benign Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
    • Dermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Shaving
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Shave biopsy
    • Skin tag removal
    • Mole shave removal
    • Epidermal lesion excision
    • Epidermal Lesion Shaving
    • Dermal Lesion Shaving
    • Skin Tag Removal

    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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11310: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
    • 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 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
    • 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11307: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11312: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, 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:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); 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:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • PUVA Photochemotherapy
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin
    • Psoralen and UVA Therapy
    • Light Therapy for Skin
    • Phototherapy for Psoriasis

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions
    • 96912: Photochemotherapy; Psoralens And Ultraviolet A (Puva)

    Also known as:

    • Acne Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Milia Removal
    • Comedone Extraction
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Pustule Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 10040: Acne surgery (eg, marsupialization, opening or removal of multiple milia, comedones, cysts, pustules)
    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Skin Lesions
    • Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
    • Mohs Surgery
    • PDT for Precancerous Skin
    • Light Therapy for Skin Cancer
    • Photosensitizing Drug Treatment
    • PDT for precancerous skin
    • Light therapy for skin lesions
    • Precancerous skin treatment with light
    • Actinic keratosis treatment
    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Skin Cancer Removal
    • Precise Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 96573: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitizing drug(s) provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per day
    • 96574: Debridement of premalignant hyperkeratotic lesion(s) (ie, targeted curettage, abrasion) followed with photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitizing drug(s) provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per day
    • 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
    • Mohs Surgery
    • Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Mohs Excision
    • Precision Skin Cancer Removal

    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

    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:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Small Area)
    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis
    • Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Medium Area)
    • Laser Psoriasis Treatment
    • UVB Laser for Psoriasis
    • Targeted Phototherapy for Psoriasis
    • Laser Psoriasis Therapy
    • Psoriasis Light Therapy
    • Excimer Light Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96920: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; total area less than 250 sq cm
    • 96922: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; over 500 sq cm
    • 96921: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; 250 sq cm to 500 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    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

    Does Dr. Dhawan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dhawan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 797-4111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dhawan accept in Milpitas, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Mohawk Industries

    • OptumRx

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Dhawan's office located?

    Dr. Sunil Dhawan's Primary Practice

    995 Montague Expy Ste 111

    Milpitas, CA 95035

    (510) 797-4111

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    Dr. Sunil Dhawan's Practice 2

    2557 Mowry Ave Ste 34

    Fremont, CA 94538

    (510) 797-4111

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

    Dr. Dhawan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326018987.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhawan?

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

    What is Dr. Sunil Dhawan's specialty?

    Dr. Dhawan is a Dermatologist near Milpitas, 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. Dhawan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sunil Dhawan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dhawan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Regional Medical Center of San Jose. 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 Sunil Dhawan accepting new patients in Milpitas, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sunil Dhawan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sunil Dhawan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dhawan's office at (510) 797-4111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sunil Dhawan?

    Please contact Dr. Dhawan's office at (510) 797-4111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sunil Dhawan have?

    Dr. Sunil Dhawan is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Internal Medicine.

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