Summary

Dr. Michael Moats is a dermatologist who has dedicated over five decades to skin health and patient care. He earned his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine and completed his dermatology residency at LA County-USC Medical Center, along with internal medicine training at the VA Medical Center in West Los Angeles. Dr. Moats holds board certification in dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology and speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Moats practices at West Dermatology Moats Skin Specialists in Santa Maria, California. His expertise includes treating various skin conditions such as unusual moles, atypical moles, and age-related skin growths. He performs skin lesion removal and treatment procedures, utilizing advanced techniques like laser therapy and freezing treatments for skin abnormalities. Patients have given Dr. Moats an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 52 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

West Dermatology Moats Skin Specialists

525 Plaza Dr Ste 200Santa Maria, CA 93454
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Michael William MoatsDr. Jasbir Singh Sandhu, MDDr. Julia Kwan, MDDr. Jonathan Carp, MD
DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.6 
3.3 
4.6 
52 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Maria , CAPalmdale , CARancho Palos Verdes , CADelray Beach , FL
Med School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca Med School: New York University Med School: Rutgers Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael William Moats

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Michael William Moats has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Michael William Moats has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Excision
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

Michael William Moats is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca in 1974.

NPI Number

Michael William Moats' NPI number is 1750360889.

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Michael Moats's office is located at 525 Plaza Dr Ste 200, Santa Maria, CA, 93454.

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