Guides
How to Check a Dermatologist's License and Board CertificationHow to look up a dermatologist's state license and board certification yourself, and why a specialty code in the NPI registry is not a credential.Medical vs Cosmetic Dermatology: What Medicare and Insurance CoverWhat Medicare says about cosmetic treatments, what accepting Medicare assignment means, and what to ask a Medicare Advantage or private plan first.Mohs Surgery Explained: What It Is and Who Performs ItWhat NCI and MedlinePlus say about Mohs surgery for skin cancer, which credentials Mohs surgeons may hold, and questions to ask before the procedure.Preparing for a Skin Exam or First Dermatology VisitWhat to bring to a dermatology visit, what the USPSTF says about skin cancer screening, and skin cancer facts from the CDC and the National Cancer Institute.