Dermatologist Accepting Insurance in Denton, TX

Preferred Dermatology accepts a wide range of insurance plans to make dermatology services accessible for most patients. These include:

GEHA
• UMR

Golden Rule
• UHC

Group & Pension Administrators

Harvard Pilgrim
• UHC

Healthsmart PPO network

Healthspring Medicare Advantage
• HMO
• PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage
• HMO
• PPO

Imagine PPO network
IMS PPO network
Medicare
Medicare Supplement Plans
Meritain Health
Multiplan PPO Network
PHCS PPO Network
Provider Partners Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Railroad Medicare

Tricare West
• HMO
• Select
• Tricare for Life

Triwest VA CCN

United Healthcare
• HMO – Navigate/Charter/Exchange/Nexus
• PPO & ChoicePlus
• Medicare Advantage HMO-POS & Dual Complete
• Medicare Advantage PPO
• Shared Services – UHSS
• United Medical Resources – UMR

US Health Group
WEB-TPA
Wellmed
Wellcare by Allwell Medicare Advantage

Wellpoint Medicare
• Advantage Plan
• Supplement Plan

Please note: If your insurance uses a PPO network such as Aetna, Cigna, First Health, Healthsmart, Imagine, PHCS, Multiplan, or United Healthcare, then we do accept your insurance.

You can generally use your health insurance at Preferred Dermatology to cover treatments for acne, eczema, and other medical skin conditions. These conditions are classified as “medical dermatology,” meaning insurance typically covers evaluations, prescription medications, and medically necessary therapies.

• Acne: Coverage includes office visits, topical or oral medications, and treatments for active inflammatory acne. Cosmetic procedures for old scars, like laser resurfacing or microneedling, are usually not covered.
• Eczema: Insurance covers specialist consultations and treatments ranging from corticosteroids to immunosuppressants or biologics, if medically necessary.
• Other skin conditions: Psoriasis, rosacea, suspicious moles, skin cancer treatment, warts, and rashes are commonly covered, though specifics vary by plan and formulary.

Coverage details depend on your individual plan, so it’s important to verify which medications and therapies are included under your insurance benefits.

Our team at Preferred Dermatology helps patients understand copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs, though the exact amounts depend on each individual’s insurance plan. When you arrive for a visit, the front desk typically collects a fixed copay for specialist services, while any procedures performed—such as cyst removal—may count toward your annual deductible. Out-of-pocket expenses can also include coinsurance and charges for procedures not fully covered by your plan. The clinic’s billing team can provide estimated costs based on standard medical billing codes, but patients are encouraged to contact their insurance provider directly to confirm their specific coverage and avoid unexpected financial surprises.

Whether you need a referral from your primary care doctor to use insurance at Preferred Dermatology depends entirely on your specific health plan. The clinic itself does not require a referral, but some insurance plans, especially Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans, may. For HMO members, a formal referral from your PCP is usually required to see a specialist, and without it, the insurance claim could be denied, leaving you responsible for the full cost. In contrast, most Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans, such as Blue Choice PPO or Cigna PPO, allow patients to schedule appointments directly with specialists without needing a referral. To avoid billing issues or delays, it’s best to check your insurance card for customer service contact information and confirm your plan’s referral requirements.

Our team helps verify benefits and ensure any required referral is on file before your visit. For more information, please contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2548 Lillian Miller Pkwy. Suite 100 Denton, TX 76210. We serve patients from Denton TX, Corinth TX, Argyle TX, Krum TX, and surrounding areas.