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- 255 Kirts Blvd, Troy, MI 48084
About Dr. Murakawa
George J. Murakawa, MD PHD practices dermatology in Troy, MI. George is a 1992 graduate of Harvard Medical School. George is also listed as specializing in dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. Medicare claims data shows George provided 32,969 services to 6,081 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg, and injection, omalizumab, 5 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265422497.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (248) 244-8448
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
255 KIRTS BLVD
Troy, MI 48084
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
32,969 services · 6,081 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
11,429 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,741 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
720 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
501 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
409 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
390 | More often 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 |
229 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth | Procedure | 11105 |
180 | More than most 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 |
174 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
137 | 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
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Also at this address 3
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 Troy 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at Harvard Medical School 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 MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Murakawa's specialty?
Dr. Murakawa is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Troy, MI. 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. Murakawa?
Dr. Murakawa is listed at 255 Kirts Blvd, Troy, MI 48084. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Murakawa?
The number on file is (248) 244-8448. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Murakawa?
Dr. Murakawa's National Provider Identifier is 1265422497. 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. Murakawa's medical education?
Dr. Murakawa attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Murakawa have?
Dr. Murakawa has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Murakawa known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Murakawa 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 test for allergy using skin patch and therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Murakawa's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Murakawa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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