Dermatology Doctors in Amherst, MA Accepting Medicare

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James H. Ratner, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 170 University Dr, #102, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-253-2287    Fax: 413-253-9872
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Dr. Michael D Horwich, MD, PHD
Dermatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 29b Cottage St, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-549-7400    Fax: 413-549-7402
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Richard M. Wyatt, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 29b Cottage St, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-549-7400    Fax: 413-549-7402

Dermatology: 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.


Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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