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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Grimes, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Nickolas Grimes is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Maria, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Grimes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grimes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grimes’s office at (510) 917-2334.
What languages does Dr. Grimes speak?
Dr. Grimes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Grimes typically treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Grimes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Grimes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- Right Toe Pain
- Left Toe Pain
- Pain
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right toes
- Right toe discomfort
- Pain in right foot digits
- Aching left toes
- Left toe discomfort
- Pain in left foot digits
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79674: Pain in right toe(s)
- M79675: Pain in left toe(s)
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Muscle Contracture
- Joint Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle stiffness
- Joint stiffness
- Limited movement
- Muscle shortening
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6249: Contracture of muscle, multiple sites
What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Grimes typically perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Grimes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Grimes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Ankle or Foot Taping
- Ankle Strapping
- Foot Strapping
- Ankle Taping
- Foot Taping
CPT Codes:
- 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Does Dr. Grimes accept my insurance?
Dr. Grimes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 917-2334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Grimes accept in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Grimes in Santa Maria, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Grimes' office located?
Dr. Nickolas Grimes' Primary Practice
2342 Professional Pkwy Ste 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(510) 917-2334
What is Dr. Grimes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grimes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013594308.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grimes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grimes
What is Dr. Nickolas Grimes's specialty?
Dr. Grimes is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Santa Maria, CA.
What does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon do?
Podiatrist with specialization in foot and ankle surgery has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches for issues like fractures, deformities, and arthritis, with a focus on improving mobility and foot health.
Is this Dr. Nickolas Grimes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Grimes is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Nickolas Grimes accepting new patients in Santa Maria, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nickolas Grimes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nickolas Grimes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Grimes's office at (510) 917-2334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nickolas Grimes?
Please contact Dr. Grimes's office at (510) 917-2334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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