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.
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 childrens 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.
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