34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Becker, Podiatrist in West Orange, NJ?
Dr. Simon Becker is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in West Orange, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Becker completed his residency at North Detroit General Hospital. He is a member of the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery, American Association of Wound Care Surgeons, and American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Becker is fluent in English, Polish, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Becker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Becker’s office.
Where did Dr. Becker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: North Detroit General Hospital
Medical School: Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine | Wilkes University
What languages does Dr. Becker speak?
Dr. Becker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Becker treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker. 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:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Claw Toe
- Mallet Toe
- Bent Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot
Also known as:
- Athlete's Foot
- Tinea Pedis
- Foot Fungus
- Dermatophytosis of the Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- B353: Tinea pedis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Foot and Ankle Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Enthesopathy
- Ankle Enthesopathy
- Foot Tendon Pain
- Ankle Ligament Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7750: Other enthesopathy of unspecified foot and ankle
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Bunion
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Valgus
- Big Toe Deformity
- Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Mallet toe
- Claw toe
- Bent toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot
Also known as:
- Skin Abscess on Left Foot
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket on Left Foot
- Left Foot Abscess
- Infected Lump on Left Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02612: Cutaneous abscess of left foot
What procedures does Dr. Becker perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker. 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:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Corns and Calluses
- Skin Conditions
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
- 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
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
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:
- Skin Cleaning for Infection/Rash
- Eczema Debridement
- Infected Skin Debridement
- Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 11000: Debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin; up to 10% of body surface
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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. Becker accept my insurance?
Dr. Becker 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. Becker accept in West Orange, NJ?
Dr. Becker in West Orange, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance 4 Health Net
Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)
Continental Benefits
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Keenan and Associates
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Becker's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Simon Becker?
Dr. Becker has appointments available at his West Orange, NJ office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 69 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
99% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Simon Becker an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Becker has been rated and reviewed by 69 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Becker, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery
Board Certified
American Association of Wound Care Surgeons
Professional Member
American Podiatric Medical Association
Professional Member
Awards
#1 Podiatrist
Suburban Essex
What is Dr. Becker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Becker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982605697.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Becker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Becker
What is Dr. Simon Becker's specialty?
Dr. Becker is a Podiatrist near West Orange, NJ. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. Contact Dr. Becker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Simon Becker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Becker is affiliated with St. Joseph's University 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 Simon Becker accepting new patients in West Orange, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Simon Becker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Simon Becker offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Becker, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Simon Becker?
Please contact Dr. Becker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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