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Michael Joseph Messina, MD is a healthcare provider in Palm Desert, CA specializing in dermatology. Michael trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, graduating in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 5,663 Medicare patients across 16,304 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 773-6616
- Email not available
Practice Locations
44311 MONTEREY AVE
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
16,304 services · 5,663 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,963 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,036 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
786 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
425 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
156 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
134 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17314 |
109 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
100 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
94 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
77 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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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 dermatology specialists in Palm Desert 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Northeastern Ohio University 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Messina?
Dr. Messina is a dermatology in Palm Desert, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DERMATOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Messina's address?
Dr. Messina is listed at 44311 MONTEREY AVE, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 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. Messina?
The number on file is (760) 773-6616. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Messina's NPI number?
Dr. Messina's National Provider Identifier is 1609073048. 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. Messina train?
Dr. Messina attended Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Messina been practicing?
Dr. Messina has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Messina perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Messina performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths; reads or performs imaging such as obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area and superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery, 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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