Active NPI 1164656229 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Vivian Laquer , MD

Dermatology • Irvine, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Vivian Laquer, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Irvine, CA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2009, Dr. Laquer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 118 MED SURG I.

Dr. Laquer maintains professional affiliations with Uci Department Of Dermatology, Tien Q Nguyen Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease, skin application of tar and ultraviolet b or petrolatum and ultraviolet b, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

118 Med Surg I

Irvine, CA 926972400

Telephone 9498244405

Fax 9498247454

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Irvine, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -2.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.8 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Irvine, CA (2182 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

15.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

45.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Laquer (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Irvine Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
96920 Laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease	518	34	$267.12	$175.98
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	91	11	$211.44	$138.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$286.71	$100.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
96920 Laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease	519	43	$281.96	$178.65
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	81	11	$158.69	$139.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	57	$362.38	$99.02
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	59	11	$23.41	$7.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	19	$547.04	$141.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$392.84	$123.16
17000 Destruction of skin growth	20	17	$312.70	$69.27
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	17	14	$735.10	$194.76
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	12	12	$486.00	$118.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
96920 Laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease	571	36	$284.24	$182.15
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	146	12	$155.36	$140.69
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	90	21	$28.02	$7.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	56	$347.63	$99.68
17000 Destruction of skin growth	31	23	$297.81	$62.84
96921 Treatment of inflammatory skin disease using laser, 250.0-500.0 sq cm	29	14	$311.19	$198.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	19	$487.86	$140.00
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	15	13	$477.60	$114.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
96920 Laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease	338	32	$232.91	$189.33
96921 Treatment of inflammatory skin disease using laser, 250.0-500.0 sq cm	172	21	$248.42	$206.71
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	160	14	$150.13	$143.21
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	70	12	$30.00	$7.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	52	$341.43	$102.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	22	$469.95	$141.89
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	31	29	$471.77	$116.41
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	21	17	$452.22	$128.25
17000 Destruction of skin growth	20	17	$323.65	$65.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$468.68	$125.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
96920 Laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease	311	33	$215.83	$188.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	242	188	$173.49	$83.12
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	180	18	$147.71	$137.85
96921 Treatment of inflammatory skin disease using laser, 250.0-500.0 sq cm	128	19	$238.39	$206.58
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	71	11	$27.34	$7.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$243.45	$119.43
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	31	28	$287.52	$129.42
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	29	23	$448.61	$110.02
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	27	26	$184.26	$150.95
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	22	12	$238.77	$61.46
17000 Destruction of skin growth	20	16	$301.11	$57.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$178.50	$51.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	498	390	$122.77	$80.74
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	275	23	$140.17	$134.42
96920 Laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease	237	39	$182.11	$179.30
96921 Treatment of inflammatory skin disease using laser, 250.0-500.0 sq cm	220	25	$201.03	$197.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	130	$216.51	$118.90
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	95	20	$24.37	$6.37
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	89	76	$178.39	$126.12
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	63	54	$153.56	$148.23
17000 Destruction of skin growth	30	25	$281.82	$63.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	23	$180.59	$48.70
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	18	17	$440.39	$106.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	11	$312.97	$119.86
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	12	11	$475.24	$171.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	680	464	$106.75	$80.39
96920 Laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease	307	41	$182.11	$179.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	173	173	$216.06	$118.29
96921 Treatment of inflammatory skin disease using laser, 250.0-500.0 sq cm	142	22	$201.03	$197.85
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	135	20	$119.82	$115.76
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	108	16	$23.30	$5.86
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	84	78	$176.73	$128.09
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	66	61	$153.38	$150.48
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	42	40	$368.07	$117.92
17000 Destruction of skin growth	27	19	$281.40	$66.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	19	$207.35	$118.24
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	23	15	$118.25	$35.85
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	19	16	$391.20	$162.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	15	$181.55	$48.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	370	301	$87.67	$80.35
96920 Laser treatment (total area less than 250 sq centimeters) for inflammatory skin disease	111	21	$182.11	$179.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	110	$152.84	$118.35
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	103	16	$17.71	$6.29
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	80	73	$153.38	$150.54
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	74	13	$87.28	$84.83
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	70	62	$162.08	$125.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	32	$61.45	$48.67
17000 Destruction of skin growth	22	17	$170.43	$67.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	14	$131.93	$118.55
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	17	17	$230.24	$116.31
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	12	11	$173.17	$169.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License CA A113693

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Uci Department Of Dermatology

101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 928683201

Phone: 7144567004

Tien Q Nguyen Inc

17305 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 926140903

Phone: 9496799997

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 02, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 02, 2014

Registered at 118 MED SURG I, IRVINE, CA 926972400 (Tel: 9498244405)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 02, 2014

Registered at 118 MED SURG I, IRVINE, CA 926972400 (Tel: 9498244405)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 02, 2014

Recorded as VIVIAN LAQUER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 02, 2014

Dermatology (License #A113693 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 05, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164656229

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 05, 2009

Last Update: April 02, 2014

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

118 Med Surg I

Irvine, CA 926972400

Phone: 9498244405

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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