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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Applebaum, Procedural Dermatologist in Tustin, CA?
Dr. Jay Applebaum, MD is a Procedural Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Tustin, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Applebaum graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Dermatology Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine. Dr. Applebaum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Applebaum’s office at (714) 790-0005.
Where did Dr. Applebaum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Dermatology Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine | Naval Medical Center | Naval Medical Center San Diego | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Applebaum board certified as a Procedural Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Jay Applebaum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Applebaum speak?
Dr. Applebaum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Procedural Dermatologist like Dr. Applebaum typically treat?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Applebaum 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. Applebaum. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Mole
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
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
What procedures does a Procedural Dermatologist like Dr. Applebaum typically perform?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Applebaum 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. Applebaum. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous 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
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)
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:
- 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 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Applebaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Applebaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 790-0005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Applebaum accept in Tustin, CA?
Dr. Applebaum in Tustin, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Applebaum's office located?
Dr. Jay Applebaum's Primary Practice
17601 17th St Ste 110
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 790-0005
What is Dr. Applebaum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Applebaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740214618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Applebaum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Applebaum
What is Dr. Jay Applebaum's specialty?
Dr. Applebaum is a Procedural Dermatologist near Tustin, CA.
What does a Procedural Dermatologist do?
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).
Is this Dr. Jay Applebaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Applebaum is affiliated with Uci Medical Center 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 Jay Applebaum accepting new patients in Tustin, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jay Applebaum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jay Applebaum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Applebaum's office at (714) 790-0005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jay Applebaum?
Please contact Dr. Applebaum's office at (714) 790-0005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jay Applebaum have?
Dr. Jay Applebaum is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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