Who is Dr. Cooper, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Paul Cooper, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Cooper completed his residency at Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Union Mem Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Union Mem Hosp, General Surgery.
Dr. Cooper is fluent in English, Arabic, Russian, Sign Languages, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cooper’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cooper’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cooper?
Dr. Paul Cooper, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cooper empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Limb Sparing Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Washington/DC community, Dr. Cooper is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cooper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Union Mem Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Union Mem Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Cooper board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Paul Cooper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cooper speak?
Dr. Cooper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Russian
Sign Languages
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cooper treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Cooper 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. Cooper. 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.
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:
Other Orthopedic Aftercare
General orthopedic recovery
Musculoskeletal post-op care
Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
Right Ankle and Foot Pain
Ankle Injuries and Disorder
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore Right Ankle
Sore Right Foot
Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
Also known as:
Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
Ankle Injuries and Disorder
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Left Ankle Ache
Left Foot Discomfort
Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
Also known as:
Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
What procedures does Dr. Cooper perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Cooper 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. Cooper. 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.
Also known as:
Walking Short Leg Cast Application
Short Leg Cast Application
Below Knee Walking Cast
Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
Lower Leg Cast
Foot and Ankle Cast
Below Knee Cast
CPT Codes:
29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
28291: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; with implant
28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
28755: Arthrodesis, great toe; interphalangeal joint
28292: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with resection of proximal phalanx base, when performed, any method
28090: Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule (including synovectomy) (eg, cyst or ganglion); foot
28735: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse; with osteotomy (eg, flatfoot correction)
Also known as:
Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal
Buried wire removal
Pin removal surgery
Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
Anesthesia
Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
Heel cord release
Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
Also known as:
Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
Partial Foot Bone Removal
Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
Foot Bone Infection Removal
Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
Foot Bone Reshaping (First Metatarsal)
Metatarsal Osteotomy
Foot Bone Lengthening
Foot Bone Shortening
Foot Bone Angle Correction
Talus Bone Excision
Calcaneus Bone Excision
Foot Bone Debridement
Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
Calcaneus Osteotomy
Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
Dwyer Procedure
Chambers Procedure
Tarsal Bone Excision
Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
Tarsal Bone Cut
Midfoot Osteotomy
Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
First Metatarsal Osteotomy
Foot Bone Lengthening/Shortening
Bunion Surgery (Bone Reshaping)
CPT Codes:
28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
28306: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal
Also known as:
Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
Ankle Joint Exploration and Foreign Body Removal
Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
Endoscopy
Ankle arthroplasty with implant
Total ankle prosthesis
Ankle joint replacement
Ankle Arthrotomy
Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
Achilles Tendon Lengthening
Ankle Tendon Surgery
Ankle Drainage
Open Ankle Surgery
Foreign Body Removal Ankle
Keyhole Ankle Surgery
Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
Ankle Bone Defect Excision
Syndesmosis Repair
Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening
27610: Arthrotomy, ankle, including exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body
29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
Large Bone Graft
Bone Grafts
Major Bone Grafting
Autograft
Allograft
CPT Codes:
20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
Also known as:
Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
Leg tendon lengthening
Ankle tendon shortening
Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Triple Joint Fusion in the Foot
Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
Triple Arthrodesis
Foot Joint Fusion
Subtalar Joint Fusion
Talonavicular Joint Fusion
Midfoot Fusion
Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
Foot Bone Fusion
Midtarsal Arthrodesis
Tarsometatarsal Fusion
Foot Joint Immobilization
CPT Codes:
28715: Arthrodesis; triple
28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
Also known as:
Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
Endoscopy
Ankle debridement
Ankle scope surgery
Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
Also known as:
Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
Achilles Tendon Repair
Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
Leg Tendon Graft
Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg
Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
Open Achilles Repair
Percutaneous Achilles Repair
Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon
27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
Toe Joint Capsule Release
Toe Capsulotomy
Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Subtalar Joint Fusion
Big Toe Joint Fusion
Open Ankle Joint Fusion
Ankle Joint Fusion
Subtalar Arthrodesis
Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
Talocalcaneal Fusion
Great Toe Arthrodesis
MTP Joint Fusion
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
Hallux Rigidus Surgery
Ankle Arthrodesis
Ankle Fusion Surgery
Surgical Ankle Immobilization
CPT Codes:
28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open
Also known as:
Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
Graft for Achilles Tendon
Re-repair Achilles Tendon
Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
28298: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with proximal phalanx osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
Arthrocentesis
Joint Fluid Removal
Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
Deep tendon rerouting
Tendon transplant surgery
Muscle redirection surgery
Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
Foot Flexor Tendon Repair
Foot Tendon Repair with Graft
Tendon repair foot
Flexor tendon surgery
Foot tendon reconstruction
Ankle tendon repair
Flexor Tendon Repair Foot
Foot Tendon Graft Surgery
Secondary Foot Tendon Repair
Tendon Reconstruction Foot
CPT Codes:
28200: Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon
28202: Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; secondary with free graft, each tendon (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Repair
Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
Ankle Fixation Surgery
Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
Medial Malleolus Fixation
Broken Ankle Bone Repair
Broken Ankle Surgery
Malleolar Fracture Fixation
Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
27766: Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
Total Ankle Replacement Revision
Ankle Arthroplasty Revision
Ankle Joint Replacement Re-do
Revision Ankle Surgery
CPT Codes:
27703: Arthroplasty, ankle; revision, total ankle
Also known as:
Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
Foot Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
Fibula Tumor Removal
Leg Bone Curettage
Benign Bone Tumor Surgery
Talus Cyst Excision
Calcaneus Tumor Removal
Foot Bone Curettage
Tarsal Bone Cyst Excision
Metatarsal Bone Tumor Removal
Benign Foot Bone Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;
28100: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, talus or calcaneus;
28104: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tarsal or metatarsal, except talus or calcaneus;
Also known as:
Ankle and Foot Joint Fusion
Pantalar Arthrodesis
Triple Arthrodesis
Ankle Fusion Surgery
Foot Joint Fusion
CPT Codes:
28705: Arthrodesis; pantalar
Also known as:
Removal of External Fixator
Anesthesia
External Fixation Device Removal
Bone Fixator Removal
Hardware Removal Surgery
External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
Metatarsal Fixation
Broken Foot Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation Repair
Ankle Tendon Stabilization
Peroneal Tendon Fix
Dislocating Tendon Repair Ankle
CPT Codes:
27675: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; without fibular osteotomy
Also known as:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Heel Spur Removal Surgery
Calcaneal Ostectomy
Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
Bone Spur Excision Foot
CPT Codes:
28119: Ostectomy, calcaneus; for spur, with or without plantar fascial release
Also known as:
Application of Short Leg Splint
Calf to Foot Splint
Lower Leg Splinting
Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Also known as:
Partial Removal of Toe Bone
Toe phalanx excision
Toe bone cleaning
Osteomyelitis toe treatment
CPT Codes:
28124: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); phalanx of toe
Also known as:
Tibia Osteotomy
Shin Bone Surgery
Tibia Bone Cut
Leg Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
27705: Osteotomy; tibia
Also known as:
Metatarsal Bone Fracture Repair
Foot fracture repair
Metatarsal nonunion repair
Bone graft for foot fracture
Malunion repair foot
CPT Codes:
28322: Repair, nonunion or malunion; metatarsal, with or without bone graft (includes obtaining graft)
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")
Also known as:
External Fixation System Application
Ilizarov Fixator Application
Bone External Fixation
Limb Lengthening Device Application
CPT Codes:
20692: Application of a multiplane (pins or wires in more than 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)
Also known as:
Fibula Bone Repair for Improper Healing
Fibula Nonunion Repair
Fibula Malunion Correction
Internal Fixation of Fibula
Lower Leg Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
27726: Repair of fibula nonunion and/or malunion with internal fixation
Also known as:
Leg or Ankle Tendon Cyst Removal
Ganglion Cyst Excision (Ankle)
Tendon Sheath Lesion Removal
Ankle Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
27630: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or capsule (eg, cyst or ganglion), leg and/or ankle
Also known as:
Large Foot or Toe Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Foot Tumor Excision
Toe Soft Tissue Mass Removal
Intramuscular Foot Tumor Surgery
Subfascial Foot Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
28041: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
Also known as:
Femoral Nerve Block Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Femoral nerve injection
Thigh nerve block
Pain relief injection for thigh
Nerve block with imaging guidance
Nerve injection
Pain relief injection
Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
Sciatic Nerve Block
Sciatica Injection
Steroid Injection for Sciatica
Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
Morton's Neuroma Removal
Removal of Nerve Tumor (Neuroma)
Excision of Morton's Neuroma
Interdigital Neuroma Excision
Foot Nerve Tumor Removal
Neuroma Excision
Peripheral Nerve Tumor Removal
Nerve Growth Removal
CPT Codes:
28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each
64784: Excision of neuroma; major peripheral nerve, except sciatic
Also known as:
Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Tests
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Marrow Aspiration
Diagnostic Bone Marrow Test
Bone Marrow Sample
CPT Codes:
38220: Diagnostic bone marrow; aspiration(s)
Also known as:
Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
Bone Wound Cleaning
Surgical Bone Debridement
Dead Bone Removal
Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Cooper accept my insurance?
Dr. Cooper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cooper accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Cooper in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Paul Cooper?
Dr. Cooper has appointments available at his Washington, DC office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Cooper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cooper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548269731.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cooper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cooper
What is Dr. Paul Cooper's specialty?
Dr. Cooper is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Washington, DC.
Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Cooper to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Cooper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cooper is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 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.
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Yes, Dr. Paul Cooper is accepting new patients at this time.
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