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- 450 Sutter St, Suite #830, San Francisco, CA 94108
About Dr. Reese
Based in San Francisco, CA, Vail C. Reese, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Vail graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1991. Medicare claims data shows Vail provided 1,637 services to 1,124 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, 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, 2-14 growths. NPI 1831149335 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
- (415) 362-2238
- Email not available
Practice Locations
450 SUTTER ST SUITE #830
San Francisco, CA 94108
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
1,637 services · 1,124 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
182 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11302 |
179 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
92 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
91 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
80 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
38 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11311 |
37 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11307 |
23 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
17 | 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 at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other dermatologists in San Francisco 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of California, San Francisco 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 kind of doctor is Vail C. Reese?
Vail C. Reese is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Vail C. Reese's address?
Vail C. Reese is listed at 450 Sutter St Suite #830, San Francisco, CA 94108. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Vail C. Reese?
The number on file is (415) 362-2238. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Vail C. Reese?
Vail C. Reese's National Provider Identifier is 1831149335. 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 Vail C. Reese train?
Vail C. Reese attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Vail C. Reese have?
Vail C. Reese has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Vail C. Reese perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Vail C. Reese performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm and destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Vail C. Reese's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vail C. Reese. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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