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MELISSA A WATCHER M.D. NPI 1538195797


NPI Information

NPI: 1538195797
Provider Name: MELISSA A WATCHER, M.D.
Classification: Dermatology - 207N00000X
Entity Type: Individual
Organization: PREMIER DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF ORANGE COUNTY

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1506 E CHAPMAN AVE
ORANGE, CA
ZIP 92866
Phone: (714) 538-8556
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Melissa A Watcher, M.D. is a dermatology in Orange, CA with 35 years of experience. The provider is a dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging. Melissa A Watcher, M.D. NPI is 1538195797. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1989

The provider's business location address is:

1506 E CHAPMAN AVE
ORANGE, CA
ZIP 92866-231
Phone: (714) 538-8556
Fax: (714) 538-1082

The NPI 1538195797 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Destruction of 2-14 skin growths (HCPCS:17003)
  • Destruction of skin growth (HCPCS:17000)
  • Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue (HCPCS:11100)
  • Destruction of up to 14 skin growths (HCPCS:17110)
  • Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue (HCPCS:11101)
  • Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
  • Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, and/or feet (HCPCS:13132)
  • Tissue transfer repair of wound (10 sq centimeters or less) of eyelids, nose, ears, and/or lips (HCPCS:14060)
  • Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention (HCPCS:96372)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 6/22/2006 and was last updated on 10/1/2007.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207N00000XDermatologyG71250CALIFORNIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1F22381MEDICARE UPINCALIFORNIA
2G71250MEDICARE PINCALIFORNIA
3G71250OTHERCALIFORNIAMEDICAL LICENSE
400G712500MEDICAIDCALIFORNIA

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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