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- 200 Hawkins Dr, Department of Dermatology, Iowa City, IA 52242
About Dr. Chitgopeker
Pooja Chitgopeker, M.D. practices dermatology in Iowa City, IA. Pooja is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Pooja provided 383 services to 261 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 removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831453463.
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
- (319) 356-1694
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
200 HAWKINS DR DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY
Iowa City, IA 52242
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
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
383 services · 261 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
66 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
41 | Less 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 precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
29 | 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 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
27 | Less 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.
Other dermatologists in Iowa City 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at Other 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 IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Pooja Chitgopeker?
Pooja Chitgopeker is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Iowa City, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Pooja Chitgopeker's address?
Pooja Chitgopeker is listed at 200 Hawkins Dr Department of Dermatology, Iowa City, IA 52242. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Pooja Chitgopeker?
The number on file is (319) 356-1694. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Pooja Chitgopeker?
Pooja Chitgopeker's National Provider Identifier is 1831453463. 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 Pooja Chitgopeker train?
Pooja Chitgopeker attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Pooja Chitgopeker have?
Pooja Chitgopeker has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Pooja Chitgopeker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Pooja Chitgopeker performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 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 Pooja Chitgopeker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Pooja Chitgopeker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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