Physician Profile
Maria J. Canizares, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Canizares
Maria J. Canizares, MD practices dermatology in Lake Saint Louis, MO. Maria is a 2001 graduate of St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons. Medicare claims data shows Maria provided 8,878 services to 2,799 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699815449.
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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
- (636) 561-0026
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 MEDICAL PLZ MOB 2, SUITE 210
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
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
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
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
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,878 services · 2,799 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
2,535 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,299 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
1,331 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,156 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
92 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
59 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
26 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
18 | 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 |
788 | More 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 |
355 | 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.
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.
Trained at St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Canizares?
Dr. Canizares is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Lake Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Canizares's address?
Dr. Canizares is listed at 300 Medical Plz Mob 2, Suite 210, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Canizares?
The number on file is (636) 561-0026. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Canizares?
Dr. Canizares's National Provider Identifier is 1699815449. 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. Canizares train?
Dr. Canizares attended St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Canizares have?
Dr. Canizares has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Canizares perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Canizares performs procedures including biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 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. Canizares's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Canizares. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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