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Dermatology

Michelle M. Algarin, MD

Sees patients in Laguna Hills, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Michelle M. Algarin, MD is a dermatologist at 23961 Calle De La Magdalena, Suite 520, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Phone: (949) 855-3376. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michelle M. Algarin had 683 Original Medicare patients and 3,897 services. NPI 1609872126. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 23961 Calle De La Magdalena, Suite 520, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 · Directions
  • Phone: (949) 855‑3376
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine · graduated 1993 (33 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michelle M. Algarin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michelle M. Algarin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle M. Algarin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Michelle M. Algarin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 683 Original Medicare patients and 3,897 services for Michelle M. Algarin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michelle M. Algarin's NPI number?
1609872126. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Michelle M. Algarin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients683
Services billed to Medicare3,897
Different services or procedures56
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)813 services
  2. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)483 services
  3. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)470 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)393 services
  5. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)300 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Chronic kidney disease22%
  • Atrial fibrillation22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Michelle M. Algarin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Laguna Hills

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laguna Hills, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609872126
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians