Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 6, 2026
Nevada Skin Institute PLLC respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, contact our office, request or schedule an appointment, use online forms, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with Nevada Skin Institute PLLC.
By using our website or submitting information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or submit personal information through general website forms.
1. Who We Are
Nevada Skin Institute PLLC is a dermatology practice located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We provide medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, skin checks and mole evaluations, virtual dermatology visits, personalized skincare guidance, and related dermatologic services.
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Nevada Skin Institute,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Nevada Skin Institute PLLC and its website, healthcare providers, staff, and authorized representatives.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, information collected automatically through our website, and information received through third-party systems used to operate our practice and provide services.
The types of information we may collect include:
Personal Information
We may collect your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, date of birth, appointment preferences, and other identifying or contact information you voluntarily provide.
This information may be submitted through website contact forms, online booking tools, patient intake forms, telephone calls, text messages, secure patient systems, or other communications.
Health-Related Information
When requesting care, completing patient forms, or communicating with our practice, you may provide information regarding your skin, hair, or scalp concerns, symptoms, medical history, medications, allergies, prior treatments, photographs, treatment goals, or other health-related information.
Please do not send personal health information, medical records, photographs of medical concerns, laboratory results, or other sensitive medical information through general email unless specifically directed by our office.
General website forms and standard email may not be appropriate for sensitive medical communications.
Appointment and Scheduling Information
We may collect information related to appointment requests, scheduled appointments, appointment types, provider availability, cancellations, rescheduling, virtual visits, appointment reminders, and other scheduling activities.
Insurance and Billing Information
We may collect insurance information, billing details, payment status, claims-related information, and other information necessary to verify benefits, process claims, communicate regarding patient financial responsibility, or manage payments.
Payment Information
Payment information may be collected when you pay for medical services, cosmetic services, consultations, procedures, products, or other purchases.
Payment card information may be processed through third-party payment processors or practice management systems. We do not intentionally store complete payment card numbers directly through general website forms.
Communication Information
If you communicate with Nevada Skin Institute by phone, text message, email, website form, secure patient system, social media, or another communication method, we may collect the content of the communication and related contact information.
Photographs and Images
In certain circumstances, photographs or images may be collected for clinical evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, virtual care, or other healthcare purposes.
Clinical photographs are handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and practice policies.
Any separate use of identifiable patient photographs for marketing, advertising, education, social media, or promotional purposes may require separate authorization or consent, as applicable.
Website and Device Information
When you use our website, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically.
This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, pages visited, links clicked, referring website, approximate geographic area, time spent on pages, and other website activity.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use information to:
Provide, coordinate, and manage dermatology services.
Respond to appointment requests and patient inquiries.
Schedule, confirm, reschedule, and manage appointments.
Provide medical or cosmetic consultation and treatment services.
Support virtual dermatology visits and related patient communications.
Communicate regarding prescriptions, laboratory results, documents, treatment instructions, or follow-up needs.
Verify insurance information and support billing or claims activities.
Process payments and manage patient financial responsibilities.
Send appointment reminders, confirmations, and administrative messages.
Respond to calls, text messages, emails, and website inquiries.
Provide information about services requested by you.
Improve our website, patient experience, and practice operations.
Analyze general website performance and advertising effectiveness.
Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems.
Maintain records required for business, clinical, legal, and regulatory purposes.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional requirements, and legal obligations.
We may also use information for other purposes with your consent or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
4. Website Forms and Appointment Requests
When you submit a contact form, appointment request, booking form, or other online form, we may use the information you provide to respond to you, determine the nature of your request, assist with scheduling, and communicate regarding our services.
Submitting an online request does not guarantee that an appointment has been accepted or confirmed.
An appointment is considered confirmed only after confirmation is provided by Nevada Skin Institute or an authorized scheduling or patient management system.
Website forms should not be used for emergencies or urgent medical concerns.
5. Patient Records and Protected Health Information
Information created, received, or maintained in connection with your healthcare may constitute protected health information or otherwise be part of your patient record.
The use and disclosure of protected health information may be governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly referred to as HIPAA, and other applicable federal and state privacy laws.
Nevada Skin Institute’s handling of protected health information is further addressed in its Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable patient documentation.
This Website Privacy Policy is not a substitute for Nevada Skin Institute’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
If there is a conflict between this Privacy Policy and an applicable Notice of Privacy Practices regarding protected health information, the Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable law will govern.
6. Virtual Dermatology and Electronic Communications
Nevada Skin Institute may offer virtual dermatology visits or use electronic systems to communicate with patients.
Virtual care and electronic communication may involve the transmission of personal or health-related information through technology platforms.
We may use third-party service providers to facilitate virtual visits, scheduling, patient management, secure messaging, document delivery, or other healthcare-related functions.
Virtual dermatology may not be clinically appropriate for every condition. Patients may be asked to schedule an in-person evaluation when the provider determines that a physical examination, procedure, diagnostic testing, or additional evaluation is necessary.
7. Third-Party Scheduling and Technology Providers
We may use third-party service providers to support our website, patient scheduling, electronic medical records, patient communications, payment processing, insurance and billing functions, virtual visits, website hosting, analytics, and other practice operations.
These providers may process information on our behalf or provide platforms through which you directly submit information.
Where required by applicable healthcare privacy law, service providers that handle protected health information on our behalf may be subject to contractual privacy and security obligations.
Third-party websites and platforms may also maintain their own privacy policies and terms.
We are not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party websites or services that are not operated on behalf of Nevada Skin Institute.
8. Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, tags, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate the website, understand general website activity, improve website performance, and measure marketing or advertising effectiveness.
These technologies may collect information such as:
Pages viewed.
Links clicked.
Browser and device information.
General referral source.
Approximate geographic area.
Website interaction data.
We do not intentionally use website advertising or analytics tools for the purpose of disclosing protected health information to advertising platforms.
Information submitted through patient systems, clinical records, and other healthcare workflows is subject to separate privacy and security considerations.
You may be able to control certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
9. Advertising and Marketing
Nevada Skin Institute may use digital advertising and marketing platforms to promote its services and evaluate general advertising performance.
Advertising technologies may collect general website activity or device information as permitted by applicable law.
We do not sell protected health information for advertising purposes.
We do not intentionally provide advertising platforms with medical records, diagnosis information, prescription information, laboratory results, or other protected health information for their independent advertising use.
Where required, marketing communications involving protected health information will be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy requirements.
10. Text Messages and SMS Communications
Nevada Skin Institute may use text messaging as a convenience communication method.
By providing your mobile telephone number and opting in to receive SMS messages, you consent to receive text messages from Nevada Skin Institute PLLC regarding your interactions with our practice.
Messages may include:
Appointment confirmations.
Appointment reminders.
Rescheduling notices.
Follow-up communications.
Notifications concerning prescriptions, test results, or available documents.
Billing, payment, or insurance-related notifications.
Administrative communications.
Responses to patient inquiries.
Other care-related or service-related communications.
Message frequency varies based on your interactions with the practice. Message and data rates may apply.
You may reply STOP to opt out of SMS communications or HELP for assistance.
Your decision to opt out of text messaging will not affect your ability to receive medical care.
Text messaging is not intended for emergencies or urgent medical concerns.
Standard SMS messaging may present privacy risks depending on your personal device, telephone carrier, message settings, and who has access to your device.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for their independent marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.
We may use service providers that facilitate communications on our behalf. Such use does not authorize those providers to use your SMS opt-in data for their own independent marketing purposes.
11. Email Communications
When you provide an email address, we may use it to respond to inquiries and send appropriate administrative or service-related communications.
Please do not send personal health information through standard email.
If sensitive medical information is required, our office may direct you to an appropriate patient or communication system.
You may opt out of promotional email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communication, when applicable.
Opting out of promotional communications does not necessarily prevent patient care, billing, safety, legal, or other necessary administrative communications.
12. How We Share Information
We may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to provide services, operate our practice, or comply with applicable law.
Information may be shared with:
Healthcare providers and workforce members involved in patient care.
Electronic health record and patient management providers.
Appointment scheduling providers.
Virtual care and secure communication providers.
Laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
Insurance companies and claims administrators.
Billing and revenue cycle service providers.
Payment processors.
Website hosting and technical service providers.
Communication providers.
Professional advisors, including attorneys, accountants, and consultants.
Government, licensing, regulatory, or law enforcement authorities when required or permitted by law.
Other persons or entities at your direction or with your authorization.
Uses and disclosures of protected health information are subject to Nevada Skin Institute’s Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable healthcare privacy law.
We do not sell protected health information.
We do not sell or rent SMS opt-in data or mobile phone numbers to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
13. Insurance and Billing
Information provided for insurance or billing purposes may be used to verify coverage, submit claims, respond to payer requests, process payments, determine patient financial responsibility, and conduct other payment-related activities.
Insurance coverage is determined by the applicable insurance plan and is not guaranteed by Nevada Skin Institute.
Patients remain responsible for understanding their insurance benefits, coverage limitations, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, exclusions, and other financial obligations.
14. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, electronic communication method, internet transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Patients should use appropriate caution when transmitting information through standard email, SMS, or general website forms.
15. Data Retention
We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain patient or business records, comply with healthcare record retention requirements, process billing or insurance matters, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet legal or regulatory obligations.
Patient and clinical records may be retained according to applicable federal and Nevada requirements and Nevada Skin Institute’s record retention policies.
16. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on the type of information involved and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information.
These rights may include the ability to:
Request information regarding certain personal information maintained about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request access to certain health information.
Request restrictions regarding certain uses or disclosures of protected health information.
Request alternative or confidential methods of communication.
Opt out of certain marketing communications.
Opt out of SMS messages.
Submit an applicable verified privacy request concerning certain covered information.
Request that certain information not be sold, where a right to opt out applies under Nevada law.
Not all rights apply in every situation, and some information may be retained or used as permitted or required by healthcare, billing, legal, or regulatory requirements.
Requests concerning protected health information may be subject to Nevada Skin Institute’s Notice of Privacy Practices and patient records procedures.
To submit a privacy request, contact Nevada Skin Institute using the information listed below. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.
17. Children’s Privacy
Our general website is not directed to children under the age of 13 for independent use.
Nevada Skin Institute may provide dermatology services to minors when clinically appropriate. Information concerning a minor patient’s healthcare may be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy law, parental or guardian rights, consent requirements, and Nevada law.
Parents and legal guardians should contact the practice regarding scheduling, patient records, and healthcare communications involving minors.
18. Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to appointment systems, social media websites, map services, patient platforms, payment systems, or other third-party resources.
A link to another website does not mean that Nevada Skin Institute controls or endorses that website’s privacy practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of external websites and platforms before submitting information to them.
19. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.
When this Privacy Policy is updated, the effective date at the top of the page will be revised.
Your continued use of the website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.
20. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our website privacy practices, please contact us:
Nevada Skin Institute PLLC
5185 S Durango Dr, Suite 1
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone: (702) 475-8608
Fax: (702) 789-0098
Email: hello@nevadaskininstitute.com
Please do not send personal health information via email.