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- Newport Beach location main office
20162 Sw Birch St Ste 250, Newport Beach, CA 92660 - Orange location
1506 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
About Dr. Watcher
Melissa A. Watcher, M.D. practices dermatology in Newport Beach, CA. Melissa is a 1989 graduate of University of California, Davis School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 5,754 services to 2,572 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538195797.
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
- (949) 251-0427
- Email not available
Practice Locations
20162 SW BIRCH ST STE 250
Newport Beach, CA 92660
1506 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92866
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
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
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
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
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Skin cancer surgery
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
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,754 services · 2,572 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,802 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
713 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
278 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
137 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
108 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
98 | 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 |
64 | Less 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 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
48 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
45 | 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other dermatologists in Newport Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of California, Davis School 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Melissa A. Watcher specialize in?
Melissa A. Watcher is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Newport Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Melissa A. Watcher located?
Melissa A. Watcher is listed at 20162 Sw Birch St Ste 250, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Melissa A. Watcher's phone number?
The number on file is (949) 251-0427. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa A. Watcher?
Melissa A. Watcher's National Provider Identifier is 1538195797. 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 Melissa A. Watcher train?
Melissa A. Watcher attended University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa A. Watcher have?
Melissa A. Watcher has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Melissa A. Watcher do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa A. Watcher 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
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