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Active NPI 1699764993 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth Beer , MD

Dermatology • West Palm Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Beer, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in West Palm Beach, FL. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1989, Dr. Beer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1500 N DIXIE HWY.

Dr. Beer is affiliated with Kenneth R Beer Md Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, tangential biopsy of single skin lesion, biopsy of related skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1500 N Dixie Hwy
Suite 305

West Palm Beach, FL 334012712

Telephone 5616004848
Fax 5616559233
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Pa Facility NPI 1669438693

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in West Palm Beach, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +12.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
29 Specialists

Practicing in West Palm Beach, FL (1273 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
8.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Beer (37 Years) 37 Yrs
West Palm Beach Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
2,432 792 $66.97 $65.85
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
621 418 $101.69 $98.46
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
600 270 $50.97 $50.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
501 336 $93.00 $92.02
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
397 84 $6.63 $6.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
235 168 $57.80 $57.19
17000 Destruction of skin growth
212 160 $69.06 $53.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
132 111 $130.93 $129.63
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
68 52 $309.99 $301.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
67 67 $114.80 $113.64
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
57 46 $286.41 $144.05
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
41 30 $115.33 $114.10
69100 Biopsy of ear
40 35 $97.35 $56.56
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
29 29 $73.58 $72.94
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
25 23 $126.70 $125.20
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
24 24 $43.12 $42.71
11105 Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth
15 12 $60.71 $59.99
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
15 12 $170.26 $168.33
14020 Repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
13 12 $731.24 $722.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-22
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License FL ME59480

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 - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License FL ME59480

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 - Dermatopathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0900X

State License FL ME59480

A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207NS0135X

State License FL ME59480

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).

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kenneth R Beer Md Pa

1500 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 334012717

Phone: 5616559055

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Anne Wade , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1164690293

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1437730058

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Hillary Julius , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1952550972

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 29, 2024

Dermatology (License #ME59480 in FL)

NPI Profile Active December 27, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 27, 2007

Registered at 1500 N DIXIE HWY, SUITE 305, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 334012712 (Tel: 5616559055)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 27, 2007

Registered at 1500 N DIXIE HWY, SUITE 305, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 334012712 (Tel: 5616559055)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 27, 2007

Recorded as KENNETH BEER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 27, 2007

Dermatology (License #ME59480 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699764993
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 19, 2005
Last Update: April 29, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1500 N Dixie Hwy, Suite 305

West Palm Beach, FL 334012712

Phone: 5616559055

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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