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- 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
About Dr. Dakin
Cari G. Dakin, MD, PhD practices dermatology in Saint Louis Park, MN. Cari is a 2003 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Cari provided 1,222 services to 829 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336285071.
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
- (952) 993-3123
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
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
1,222 services · 829 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
324 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
135 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
25 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11301 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11311 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Application of ultraviolet light to skin | Treatment | 96900 |
66 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
244 | 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 4
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 Saint Louis Park 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 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 MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Dakin's specialty?
Dr. Dakin is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Saint Louis Park, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Dakin?
Dr. Dakin is listed at 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Dakin?
The number on file is (952) 993-3123. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Dakin?
Dr. Dakin's National Provider Identifier is 1336285071. 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
What is Dr. Dakin's medical education?
Dr. Dakin attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Dakin have?
Dr. Dakin has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Dakin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dakin 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; provides treatments such as application of ultraviolet light to skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Dakin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dakin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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