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- 18652 Fairway Dr, Detroit, MI 48221
About Dr. Cardwell
Based in Detroit, MI, Leah A. Cardwell, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Leah graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2015. Medicare claims data shows Leah provided 783 services to 624 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1447646419 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (313) 790-5469
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
18652 FAIRWAY DR
Detroit, MI 48221
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
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
783 services · 624 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
22 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
274 | As often as other 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 |
210 | 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 |
60 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
50 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
40 | As often as other 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 |
23 | Less 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 in Detroit 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Leah A. Cardwell specialize in?
Leah A. Cardwell is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Detroit, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Leah A. Cardwell located?
Leah A. Cardwell is listed at 18652 Fairway Dr, Detroit, MI 48221. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Leah A. Cardwell's phone number?
The number on file is (313) 790-5469. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Leah A. Cardwell?
Leah A. Cardwell's National Provider Identifier is 1447646419. 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 Leah A. Cardwell train?
Leah A. Cardwell attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Leah A. Cardwell have?
Leah A. Cardwell has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Leah A. Cardwell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Leah A. Cardwell performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and punch biopsy, first skin growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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