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- 135 Rutledge Avenue, Dept of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, Charleston, SC 29425
About Dr. Leach
Brian C. Leach, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Charleston, SC specializing in dermatology. Brian trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. Brian is also listed as specializing in mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 1,473 services to 1,259 patients. The services billed most often include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm, and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks. This provider record is associated with NPI 1528096831.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (843) 792-3021
- Email not available
Practice Locations
135 RUTLEDGE AVENUE DEPT OF DERMATOLOGY & DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
Charleston, SC 29425
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
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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,473 services · 1,259 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
553 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13152 |
165 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
159 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
158 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
131 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm | Procedure | 14061 |
30 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
102 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
48 | As often as other 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 2
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 Charleston 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Brian C. Leach specialize in?
Brian C. Leach is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Brian C. Leach located?
Brian C. Leach is listed at 135 Rutledge Avenue Dept of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, Charleston, SC 29425. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Brian C. Leach's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 792-3021. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brian C. Leach?
Brian C. Leach's National Provider Identifier is 1528096831. 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 Brian C. Leach train?
Brian C. Leach attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian C. Leach have?
Brian C. Leach has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Brian C. Leach do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian C. Leach performs procedures including removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Brian C. Leach's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian C. Leach. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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