Active NPI 1255356119 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ellis J Gottesfeld , MD

Dermatology • Boynton Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ellis Gottesfeld, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Boynton Beach, FL. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1984, Dr. Gottesfeld delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7730 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD.

Dr. Gottesfeld is affiliated with Palm Beach Dermatology and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7730 Boynton Beach Blvd
#4

Boynton Beach, FL 334376155

Telephone 5615720299

Fax 5615722596

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Advancements In Dermatology Pl Facility NPI 1972657948

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Boynton Beach, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

42 Yrs +17.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.1 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

19 Specialists

Practicing in Boynton Beach, FL (1273 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

28.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gottesfeld (42 Years) 42 Yrs

Boynton Beach Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	522	72	$15.00	$6.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	359	196	$101.00	$91.75
17000 Destruction of skin growth	116	87	$100.00	$67.54
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	104	87	$136.00	$99.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	55	$148.00	$113.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	33	$61.00	$57.00
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	21	12	$245.00	$167.98
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	20	18	$73.00	$50.23
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	12	11	$245.00	$157.57
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	11	11	$249.00	$173.53
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	11	11	$287.00	$207.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	405	64	$15.00	$6.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	371	195	$101.25	$92.23
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	128	94	$136.00	$103.66
17000 Destruction of skin growth	106	76	$100.00	$68.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	55	$148.00	$115.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	40	$61.00	$57.75
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	36	25	$73.00	$51.40
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	25	13	$245.00	$173.64
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	15	14	$245.00	$146.81
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	14	12	$287.00	$204.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	640	88	$15.00	$6.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	445	260	$101.11	$94.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	208	123	$61.28	$59.10
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	205	146	$136.00	$106.53
17000 Destruction of skin growth	140	107	$100.00	$69.46
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	62	51	$73.00	$53.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$148.00	$118.41
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	30	17	$245.00	$175.16
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	23	18	$245.00	$166.75
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	17	15	$287.00	$208.91
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	16	15	$262.00	$197.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	791	116	$15.00	$6.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	542	306	$101.09	$95.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	300	171	$61.00	$58.41
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	262	191	$136.00	$107.80
17000 Destruction of skin growth	194	135	$100.00	$68.36
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	80	66	$73.00	$55.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$148.00	$118.31
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	44	36	$245.00	$176.48
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	27	24	$930.00	$682.11
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	27	17	$245.00	$173.25
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	18	17	$287.00	$217.19
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	17	13	$550.00	$429.01
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	16	15	$262.00	$191.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$120.00	$76.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	588	100	$15.00	$6.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	483	295	$101.19	$78.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	347	194	$61.00	$47.71
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	237	174	$136.00	$104.76
17000 Destruction of skin growth	159	122	$100.00	$68.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$148.00	$111.91
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	68	52	$73.00	$55.96
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	48	40	$245.35	$166.02
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	37	33	$930.00	$688.18
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	30	17	$550.00	$417.41
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	28	27	$287.00	$216.08
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	22	22	$120.00	$79.78
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	21	16	$245.00	$165.37
17263 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	17	13	$268.00	$190.32
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	14	12	$249.00	$173.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	785	110	$15.00	$6.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	584	307	$61.00	$46.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	427	286	$101.15	$76.56
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	316	244	$136.00	$102.71
17000 Destruction of skin growth	191	145	$100.00	$67.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	87	$148.00	$113.11
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	77	63	$73.00	$55.43
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	53	46	$245.00	$169.75
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	38	23	$4.63	$1.62
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	36	36	$120.00	$79.38
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	30	22	$245.00	$159.67
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	28	25	$930.00	$679.40
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	22	13	$550.00	$416.34
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	22	21	$287.00	$217.32
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	21	19	$80.00	$47.71
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	16	16	$262.00	$191.56
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	13	13	$201.00	$122.73
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess	12	11	$288.00	$218.07
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	12	12	$249.00	$173.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	779	119	$15.00	$5.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	768	380	$55.20	$44.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	457	309	$95.00	$73.92
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	391	275	$125.00	$107.22
17000 Destruction of skin growth	215	160	$100.00	$64.88
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	142	101	$50.00	$34.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$140.00	$109.90
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	68	51	$220.00	$159.92
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	55	55	$120.00	$76.71
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	47	42	$795.00	$640.13
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	47	23	$4.00	$1.78
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	33	21	$485.00	$401.16
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	28	19	$245.00	$149.24
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	28	25	$236.00	$176.26
17263 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	26	23	$236.00	$194.09
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	21	21	$255.00	$211.49
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	19	15	$80.00	$48.79
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	17	16	$220.00	$168.51
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	16	15	$385.00	$190.80
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	16	15	$180.00	$120.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	940	448	$55.00	$44.46
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	572	102	$15.00	$5.91
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	331	245	$125.00	$106.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	213	154	$95.12	$73.89
17000 Destruction of skin growth	189	145	$100.00	$68.83
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	125	125	$120.00	$76.85
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	93	72	$50.00	$34.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$140.00	$111.70
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	52	50	$795.00	$573.98
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	44	35	$485.00	$402.08
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	34	32	$220.00	$172.82
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	28	14	$4.00	$1.53
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	20	19	$180.00	$133.69
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	18	18	$236.00	$193.14
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	17	12	$245.00	$155.27
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	15	11	$80.00	$49.43
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	12	11	$255.00	$212.29
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	12	12	$220.00	$177.60
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	12	12	$385.00	$165.29
14040 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	11	11	$960.00	$796.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License FL ME 72007

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.

Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207NS0135X

State License FL ME72007

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License FL ME72007

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Dermatology - Pediatric Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207NP0225X

State License FL ME72007

A pediatric dermatologist has, through additional special training, developed expertise in the treatment of specific skin disease categories with emphasis on those diseases which predominate in infants, children and adolescents.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Palm Beach Dermatology

3918 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL 334672991

Phone: 5614407546

Palm Beach Dermatology

470 Columbia Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 334091983

Phone: 5616404400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Kathryn Kolovani-Tumminia , DMD

Dentist

NPI 1659412708

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr. Mark Rogovin , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1891721999

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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 October 28, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 28, 2013

Registered at 7730 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, #4, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 334376155 (Tel: 5615720299)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 28, 2013

Registered at 7730 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, #4, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 334376155 (Tel: 5615720299)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 28, 2013

Recorded as ELLIS GOTTESFELD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 28, 2013

Dermatology (License #ME 72007 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255356119

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006

Last Update: October 28, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

7730 Boynton Beach Blvd, #4

Boynton Beach, FL 334376155

Phone: 5615720299

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