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- 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 600E, Santa Monica, CA 90404
About Dr. Shamban
Based in Santa Monica, CA, Ava T. Shamban, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Ava graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University in 1982. Ava is also listed as specializing in mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Ava cared for 902 Medicare patients across 2,163 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1003922162 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 828-2282
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 600E
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,163 services · 902 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
438 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
247 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
227 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
132 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
109 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
102 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
66 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
34 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
78 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Santa Monica 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shamban?
Dr. Shamban is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shamban's address?
Dr. Shamban is listed at 2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 600E, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shamban?
The number on file is (310) 828-2282. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shamban's NPI number?
Dr. Shamban's National Provider Identifier is 1003922162. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Shamban train?
Dr. Shamban attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shamban been practicing?
Dr. Shamban has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shamban perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shamban performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shamban confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shamban. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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