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- 1024 W. Carson, Los Angeles County Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA 90509
About Dr. Birnbaum
Based in Torrance, CA, Ron A. Birnbaum, M.D is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Ron graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Ron provided 498 services to 249 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. NPI 1942412291 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (310) 781-1396
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1024 W. CARSON LOS ANGELES COUNTY HARBOR UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
Torrance, CA 90509
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
498 services · 249 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
231 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
62 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
18 | 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 |
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 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
22 | 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.
Other dermatologists in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
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 Ron A. Birnbaum?
Ron A. Birnbaum 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”.
NPI registry
What is Ron A. Birnbaum's address?
Ron A. Birnbaum is listed at 1024 W. Carson Los Angeles County Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA 90509. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ron A. Birnbaum?
The number on file is (310) 781-1396. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ron A. Birnbaum?
Ron A. Birnbaum's National Provider Identifier is 1942412291. 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 Ron A. Birnbaum train?
Ron A. Birnbaum attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ron A. Birnbaum have?
Ron A. Birnbaum has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ron A. Birnbaum perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ron A. Birnbaum 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, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ron A. Birnbaum's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ron A. Birnbaum. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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