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Dr. Paul Cooper, MD

Washington, DC

33 Years of Experience

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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);

    Also known as:

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
    • Toe Bone or Joint Removal
    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Partial Plantar Fascia Removal
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery with Implant
    • Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Bunion Correction Surgery
    • Foot Tendon or Joint Lesion Removal
    • Foot Fusion Surgery with Bone Cut
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
    • Partial Toe Bone Removal
    • Toe Joint Excision
    • Proximal Phalanx Removal Toe
    • Toe Amputation (Partial)
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision
    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
    • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
    • Nerve Release in Foot
    • Foot Nerve Decompression
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Plantar Fasciectomy
    • Foot Fascia Release
    • Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Repair
    • Cheilectomy with Implant
    • MTP Joint Debridement
    • Kidner procedure
    • Flatfoot correction surgery
    • Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe IP Joint Fusion
    • Toe Joint Stabilization
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Sesamoidectomy
    • Big Toe Deformity Correction
    • Foot ganglion cyst removal
    • Foot tendon sheath excision
    • Foot synovectomy
    • Foot lesion surgery
    • Midfoot Arthrodesis
    • Flatfoot Correction Surgery
    • Tarsometatarsal Fusion
    • Foot Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
    • 28160: Hemiphalangectomy or interphalangeal joint excision, toe, proximal end of phalanx, each
    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
    • 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
    • 28060: Fasciectomy, plantar fascia; partial (separate procedure)
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
    • Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
    • Big toe bunion surgery
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Big Toe Bone Realignment
    • Sesamoid Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 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.

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    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cooper's office located?

    Dr. Paul Cooper's Primary Practice

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

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    Dr. Paul Cooper's Practice 2

    1 M St SE

    Washington, DC 20003

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    Dr. Paul Cooper's Practice 3

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

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    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.

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    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 children’s 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Paul Cooper accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Cooper is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Cooper offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cooper, or contact the office for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Cooper?

    Please contact Dr. Cooper's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Cooper have?

    Dr. Paul Cooper is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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