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Dr. Gwen Abeles, MD

Dr. Gwen Abeles, MD

Montvale, NJ

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Abeles, Procedural Dermatologist in Montvale, NJ?

    Dr. Gwen Abeles, MD is a Procedural Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Montvale, NJ. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Abeles graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Dermatology; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Abeles is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abeles’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abeles’s office at (201) 307-0075.

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

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Dermatology; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Abeles board certified as a Procedural Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gwen Abeles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Abeles speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Abeles treat?

    As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Abeles 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. Abeles. 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:

    • Mole
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    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:

    • Dry Skin
    • Skin Condition
    • Xerosis
    • Dry skin condition
    • Asteatotic eczema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L853: Xerosis cutis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin

    What procedures does Dr. Abeles perform?

    As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Abeles 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. Abeles. 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 Benign Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
    • 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
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)
    • Skin Growth Destruction
    • Benign Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Growths

    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
    • 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 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)
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Small Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitals)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Minor Wound Closure
    • Intermediate Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Repair of Small Wounds

    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
    • 12041: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Acne Surgery
    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Milia Removal
    • Comedone Extraction
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Pustule Removal
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 10040: Acne surgery (eg, marsupialization, opening or removal of multiple milia, comedones, cysts, pustules)
    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Incisional Skin Biopsy
    • Wedge Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    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. Abeles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abeles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 307-0075 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abeles accept in Montvale, NJ?

    Dr. Abeles in Montvale, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abeles' office located?

    Dr. Gwen Abeles' Primary Practice

    221 W Grand Ave Ste 102B

    Montvale, NJ 07645

    (201) 307-0075

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

    Dr. Abeles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447222625.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abeles?

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

    What is Dr. Gwen Abeles's specialty?

    Dr. Abeles is a Procedural Dermatologist near Montvale, NJ. Procedural Dermatology is a distinct subspecialty of Dermatology, that involves a diverse range of surgical techniques aimed at the removal or alteration of skin tissue for both health-related and aesthetic purposes. The techniques employed in this discipline include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (an advanced procedure designed for the elimination of growths, with a focus on skin cancers). Contact Dr. Abeles to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gwen Abeles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Abeles 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

    Where can I learn more about Procedural Dermatologist?

    Explore Procedural Dermatologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Gwen Abeles accepting new patients in Montvale, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Gwen Abeles is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gwen Abeles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abeles's office at (201) 307-0075 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gwen Abeles?

    Please contact Dr. Abeles's office at (201) 307-0075 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gwen Abeles have?

    Dr. Gwen Abeles is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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