Dermatology Doctors in Wilmette, IL Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Virginia Carol Fiedler, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1921 Lake Ave, Suite C, Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: 847-920-1700    Fax: 847-920-1739
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Liborka Kos, M.D.
Dermatology - Pediatric Dermatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3232 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: 847-318-9330    
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Dr. Cecelia H. Ricketts, M.D.
Dermatology - Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 401 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: 847-920-9177    Fax: 847-920-9188
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Dr. Gerta S Janss, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 711 11th St, Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: 847-920-0225    

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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