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- 840 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
About Dr. Tharp
Carol K. Tharp, MD is a healthcare provider in Winnetka, IL specializing in dermatology. Medicare claims data shows Carol provided 577 services to 497 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths, and removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811988397.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (847) 446-7996
- Email not available
Practice Locations
840 GREEN BAY RD
Winnetka, IL 60093
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
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Cutaneous lupus
- Morphea
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Vitiligo
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
Pediatric and genetic
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Ichthyosis
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
- Severe skin tears
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Infections
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
- Skin barrier and rash care for incontinence
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
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
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
Skin and Scars
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy for melanoma
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
577 services · 497 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
165 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11401 |
31 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11641 |
23 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
20 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11642 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11622 |
19 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11402 |
18 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10061 |
18 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11621 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11421 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Tharp specialize in?
Dr. Tharp is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Winnetka, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Tharp located?
Dr. Tharp is listed at 840 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tharp's phone number?
The number on file is (847) 446-7996. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tharp?
Dr. Tharp's National Provider Identifier is 1811988397. 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
How much experience does Dr. Tharp have?
Dr. Tharp has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Tharp do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tharp performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths, removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm and removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Tharp's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tharp. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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