Physician Profile
Joanne P. McAlvany, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mcalvany
Joanne P. McAlvany, MD is a healthcare provider in Decatur, GA specializing in dermatology. Joanne trained at University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Joanne provided 1,202 services to 723 patients. 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. This provider record is associated with NPI 1902914443.
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
- (404) 321-4600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1951 CLAIRMONT RD
Decatur, GA 30033
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
1,202 services · 723 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
396 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
151 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
81 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
78 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 17263 |
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 |
418 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
64 | 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 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 Decatur 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Florida College 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 GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. McAlvany specialize in?
Dr. McAlvany is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Decatur, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. McAlvany located?
Dr. McAlvany is listed at 1951 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McAlvany's phone number?
The number on file is (404) 321-4600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. McAlvany?
Dr. McAlvany's National Provider Identifier is 1902914443. 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. McAlvany go to medical school?
Dr. McAlvany attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. McAlvany have?
Dr. McAlvany has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. McAlvany do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. McAlvany performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. McAlvany's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. McAlvany. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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