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Dr. Elaine Alicakos

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Dr. Elaine Alicakos

Mahwah, NJ

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alicakos, Foot Surgeon in Mahwah, NJ?

    Dr. Elaine Alicakos is a Foot Surgeon, who primarily practices in Mahwah, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Alicakos completed her residency at Lawndale Community Hospital in Philadelphia. She is a member of the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons, American Board of Podiatric Surgeons, and American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Alicakos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alicakos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alicakos’s office at (201) 818-9114.

    Where did Dr. Alicakos go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Lawndale Community Hospital in Philadelphia

    • Medical School: Villanova University | Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alicakos speak?

    Dr. Alicakos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alicakos treat?

    As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Alicakos 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. Alicakos. 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:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Dystrophy
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis
    • Deformed nails
    • Abnormal nail growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail
    • L603: Nail dystrophy

    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:

    • Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
    • Tendinitis
    • Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
    • PTT Dysfunction
    • Ankle Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M76822: Posterior tibial tendinitis, left leg
    • M76821: Posterior tibial tendinitis, right leg

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    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:

    • Plantar wart
    • Warts
    • Foot wart
    • Verruca plantaris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B070: Plantar wart

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Right High Arch Foot
    • Congenital Left High Arch Foot
    • Birth Defects
    • Right high arch foot at birth
    • Congenital right cavus foot
    • Right pes cavus deformity
    • Left high arch foot at birth
    • Congenital left cavus foot
    • Left pes cavus deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6671: Congenital pes cavus, right foot
    • Q6672: Congenital pes cavus, left foot

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Cellulitis of Left Toe
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Toe Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection
    • Left Toe Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Toe Infection
    • Spreading Left Toe Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03031: Cellulitis of right toe
    • L03032: Cellulitis of left toe

    Also known as:

    • Corns and Calluses
    • Hard Skin
    • Foot Calluses
    • Thick Skin Patches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L84: Corns and callosities

    Also known as:

    • Athlete's Foot
    • Tinea Pedis
    • Foot Fungus
    • Dermatophytosis of the Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B353: Tinea pedis

    Also known as:

    • Right Calcaneovalgus Foot
    • Birth Defects
    • Right Talipes Calcaneovalgus
    • Congenital Right Calcaneovalgus
    • Right Foot Bent Up and Out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6641: Congenital talipes calcaneovalgus, right foot

    What procedures does Dr. Alicakos perform?

    As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Alicakos 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. Alicakos. 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 Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • 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
    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions

    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

    Does Dr. Alicakos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alicakos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 818-9114 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alicakos accept in Mahwah, NJ?

    Dr. Alicakos in Mahwah, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other TPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alicakos' office located?

    Dr. Elaine Alicakos also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Elaine Alicakos' Primary Practice

    400 Franklin Tpke Ste 202

    Mahwah, NJ 07430

    (201) 818-9114

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    Dr. Elaine Alicakos' Practice 2

    74 Pascack Rd Ste 6

    Park Ridge, NJ 07656

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 79 reviews

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    Office Experience

    99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    73% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    94% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Elaine Alicakos an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Alicakos has been rated and reviewed by 79 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Alicakos, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Board of Podiatric Surgeons

    Board Certified

    American Board of Podiatric Surgeons

    Professional Member

    American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

    Fellow

    What is Dr. Alicakos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alicakos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861493397.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alicakos?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alicakos

    What is Dr. Elaine Alicakos's specialty?

    Dr. Alicakos is a Foot Surgeon near Mahwah, NJ. A foot surgeon, typically a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon, has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot and ankle. They use both surgical and non-surgical treatments for issues such as fractures, deformities, and chronic pain, aiming to restore function and improve overall foot health. Contact Dr. Alicakos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elaine Alicakos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alicakos is affiliated with The Valley 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

    Where can I learn more about Foot Surgeon?

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    Is Elaine Alicakos accepting new patients in Mahwah, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Elaine Alicakos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elaine Alicakos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alicakos's office at (201) 818-9114 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elaine Alicakos?

    Please contact Dr. Alicakos's office at (201) 818-9114 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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