Physician Profile
Michael A. Wong, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wong
Michael A. Wong, MD practices dermatology in Laguna Hills, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,192 Medicare patients across 2,572 services. 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 skin growth, 1-14 growths. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780771162.
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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) 588-7110
- Email not available
Practice Locations
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA SUITE 12B
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,572 services · 1,192 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
778 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
530 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
365 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
124 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
32 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
15 | 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 |
546 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
72 | Less often than most 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 |
46 | 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.
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 Laguna Hills 8
Same specialty, same city.
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 Dr. Wong specialize in?
Dr. Wong is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Laguna Hills, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Wong located?
Dr. Wong is listed at 24953 Paseo de Valencia Suite 12B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wong's phone number?
The number on file is (949) 588-7110. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wong's NPI number?
Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier is 1780771162. 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
How long has Dr. Wong been practicing?
Dr. Wong has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Wong do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wong performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Wong confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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