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Dr. Sandy Amador

North Bergen, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Amador, Podiatrist in North Bergen, NJ?

    Dr. Sandy Amador is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in North Bergen, NJ. Dr. Amador is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amador’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amador’s office at (201) 662-8700.

    What languages does Dr. Amador speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Amador treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Amador 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. Amador. 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:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    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
    • Claw Toe
    • Mallet Toe
    • Bent Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2040: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot

    Also known as:

    • Metatarsalgia
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Forefoot Pain
    • Ball of Foot Pain
    • Foot Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7740: Metatarsalgia, unspecified 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:

    • Metatarsalgia
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ball of Foot Pain
    • Forefoot Pain
    • Metatarsal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7742: Metatarsalgia, left foot

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    What procedures does Dr. Amador perform?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Amador 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. Amador. 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:

    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 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:

    • 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. Amador accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amador accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 662-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amador accept in North Bergen, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gorman-Rupp Co

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Amador's office located?

    Dr. Sandy Amador's Primary Practice

    6301 Kennedy Blvd

    North Bergen, NJ 07047

    (201) 662-8700

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

    Dr. Amador's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235125238.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amador?

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

    What is Dr. Sandy Amador's specialty?

    Dr. Amador is a Podiatrist near North Bergen, 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. Amador to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sandy Amador affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Amador is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Podiatrist?

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    Is Sandy Amador accepting new patients in North Bergen, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Sandy Amador is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sandy Amador offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amador's office at (201) 662-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sandy Amador?

    Please contact Dr. Amador's office at (201) 662-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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