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Dr. David Zaret, MD

Dr. David Zaret, MD

Bohemia, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zaret, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Bohemia, NY?

    Dr. David Zaret, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bohemia, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zaret graduated from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and completed his residency at State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. Dr. Zaret is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaret’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaret’s office at (516) 536-2800.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Zaret?

    Dr. David Zaret, 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. Zaret empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ankle Replacement, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Tendon Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bohemia/NY community, Dr. Zaret is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore

    • Residency: State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook | State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn | State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn

    • Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Zaret board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. David Zaret, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Zaret speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zaret treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Zaret 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. Zaret. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendinitis
    • Tendinitis
    • Achilles Tendonitis
    • Achilles Tendinopathy
    • Heel Cord Tendinitis
    • Ankle Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7662: Achilles tendinitis, left leg
    • M7661: Achilles tendinitis, right leg

    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:

    • Right Ankle Sprain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Twisted right ankle
    • Right ankle ligament injury
    • Right ankle strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93401D: Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, subsequent encounter
    • S93401A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    What procedures does Dr. Zaret perform?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Zaret 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. Zaret. 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:

    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Non-Surgical Heel Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Talus Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
    • Closed Calcaneal Fracture Treatment
    • Heel Bone Fracture Care
    • Calcaneus Fracture Non-Surgical
    • Broken Heel Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Talus Fracture Immobilization
    • Broken Ankle Bone Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
    • 28400: Closed treatment of calcaneal fracture; without manipulation
    • 28430: Closed treatment of talus fracture; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    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:

    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
    • Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fixation Surgery
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Tarsal fracture treatment
    • Foot fracture repair without manipulation
    • Broken foot bone care

    CPT Codes:

    • 28450: Treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus); without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Leg Tendon Repair
    • Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Reconstruction Leg
    • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
    • Graft for Achilles Tendon
    • Re-repair Achilles Tendon
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
    • 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft

    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:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each

    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:

    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
    • Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
    • Big toe bunion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method

    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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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

    Does Dr. Zaret accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zaret accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 536-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zaret accept in Bohemia, NY?

    Dr. Zaret in Bohemia, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Corporate Services

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zaret's office located?

    Dr. David Zaret's Primary Practice

    3480 Veterans Memorial Hwy

    Bohemia, NY 11716

    (516) 536-2800

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    Dr. David Zaret's Practice 2

    36 Lincoln Ave

    Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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    Dr. David Zaret's Practice 3

    1101 Stewart Ave Ste 100

    Garden City, NY 11530

    (516) 536-2800

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. David Zaret?

    Dr. Zaret has appointments available at his Bohemia, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Zaret's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184611188.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaret?

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

    What is Dr. David Zaret's specialty?

    Dr. Zaret is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Bohemia, NY. 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. Zaret to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Zaret affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zaret is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Long Island Jewish 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

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    Is David Zaret accepting new patients in Bohemia, NY?

    Yes, Dr. David Zaret is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Zaret offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zaret, or call (516) 536-2800 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with David Zaret?

    Please contact Dr. Zaret's office at (516) 536-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Zaret have?

    Dr. David Zaret is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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