Dr. Matthew Lee Arffa , MD
Dermatology • Smithville, TX
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Matthew Arffa, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Smithville, TX. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Arffa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1501 DOROTHY NICHOLS LN UNIT B.
Dr. Arffa is affiliated with Austin Skin Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1501 Dorothy Nichols Ln Unit B
Smithville, TX 789571738
Medicare Profile & Education
Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine
2018
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Smithville, TX
Practicing in Smithville, TX (1210 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17311
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
|
123 | 96 | $989.91 | $533.44 |
|
17003
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
|
109 | 28 | $8.68 | $6.98 |
|
17312
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
|
55 | 38 | $596.83 | $391.52 |
|
13121
Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs
|
51 | 45 | $615.72 | $303.42 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
49 | 40 | $152.12 | $133.36 |
|
13132
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm
|
49 | 43 | $683.55 | $233.30 |
|
11102
Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
|
44 | 43 | $133.18 | $87.62 |
|
17000
Destruction of skin growth
|
39 | 35 | $84.70 | $47.66 |
|
11103
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
|
27 | 17 | $67.22 | $50.93 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
25 | 25 | $112.41 | $93.13 |
|
17110
Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
|
23 | 23 | $141.02 | $120.19 |
|
11602
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
|
20 | 18 | $340.10 | $117.60 |
|
17313
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
|
17 | 16 | $933.38 | $594.54 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
14 | 14 | $212.36 | $168.88 |
|
14060
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
|
12 | 11 | $1122.81 | $736.56 |
|
11603
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
|
11 | 11 | $410.54 | $134.66 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2024-07-08NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X
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
Austin Skin Pllc
1501 Dorothy Nichols Ln, Smithville, TX 789571738
Phone: 7377277546
Secondary Practice Locations
15601 St Hwy 71 W
Austin, TX 787382821
Phone: 5128867546
1920 Corporate Dr Ste B208
San Marcos, TX 786666284
Phone: 7377277546
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at 1501 DOROTHY NICHOLS LN UNIT B, SMITHVILLE, TX 789571738 (Tel: 7377277546)
Registered at 1501 DOROTHY NICHOLS LN UNIT B, SMITHVILLE, TX 789571738 (Tel: 7377277546)
Dermatology (License #T9054 in TX)
Registered at 1301 20TH ST STE 570, SANTA MONICA, CA 904042118 (Tel: 1310315017)
Registered at 1301 20TH ST STE 570, SANTA MONICA, CA 904042118 (Tel: 1310315017)
Dermatology (License #177564 in CA)
Registered at 1400 N I-35, SUITE C2.470, AUSTIN, TX 78701 (Tel: 5124955650)
Recorded as MATTHEW ARFFA, MD
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3722 HARLEM AVE STE LL34, RIVERSIDE, IL 605462320 (Tel: 7087836566)
Registered at 3249 OAK PARK AVE, BERWYN, IL 604023429 (Tel: 7087833400)
Recorded as MATTHEW ARFFA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1501 Dorothy Nichols Ln Unit B
Smithville, TX 789571738
Phone: 7377277546
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