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- 23456 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 100, Torrance, CA 90505
About Dr. Camouse
Based in Torrance, CA, Melissa Camouse, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Melissa graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 22,238 services to 4,441 patients. The services billed most often include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1689885279 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
- (310) 540-5272
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
23456 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 100
Torrance, CA 90505
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
22,238 services · 4,441 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
4,249 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,103 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
549 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
436 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
150 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
111 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
58 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
35 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
33 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
32 | 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 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 Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melissa Camouse's specialty?
Melissa Camouse is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
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Where can I find Melissa Camouse?
Melissa Camouse is listed at 23456 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 100, Torrance, CA 90505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Melissa Camouse?
The number on file is (310) 540-5272. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa Camouse?
Melissa Camouse's National Provider Identifier is 1689885279. 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 Melissa Camouse's education?
Melissa Camouse attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa Camouse have?
Melissa Camouse has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melissa Camouse known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa Camouse 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; provides treatments such as application of light with debridement to destroy precancer 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa Camouse. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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