Dermatology Doctors in Seal Beach, CA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Michael Lafkas, MD
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 347 Main St Ste C, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: 562-596-3300    Fax: 562-596-0333
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Dr. Pascal Ferzli, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 212, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: 562-431-8554    
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Dr. Steven E. Gammer, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 500 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 212, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: 562-431-8554    Fax: 562-596-7764
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Dr. Douglas A Smith, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 12340 Seal Beach Blvd # B641, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: 562-596-6837    Fax: 562-596-6837
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Aubrie Jones,
Dermatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 13928 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: 562-444-8800    

Dermatology: 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.


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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