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Dr. Phinit Phisitkul, MD

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Dr. Phinit Phisitkul, MD

Sioux City, IA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Phisitkul, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Sioux City, IA?

    Dr. Phinit Phisitkul, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sioux City, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Phisitkul completed his residency at Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Thailand. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopic Association of North America, and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Dr. Phisitkul is fluent in English and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phisitkul’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phisitkul’s office at (712) 224-8677.

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

    • Fellowship: North District Hospital, Hong Kong | Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa Fellow Associate | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

    • Residency: Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Thailand

    • Medical School: Walden University, Minneapolis

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

    Yes, Dr. Phinit Phisitkul, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Phisitkul speak?

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

    • English

    • Thai

    What conditions does Dr. Phisitkul treat?

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

    • 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:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Ankle and Foot Joint Disorder
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Ankle pain
    • Foot pain
    • Ankle joint problem
    • Foot joint problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25871: Other specified joint disorders, right ankle and foot

    What procedures does Dr. Phisitkul perform?

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

    • Toe Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
    • Toe Tendon Release
    • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Removal of Bone Near Big Toe Joint
    • Toe Phalangeal Osteotomy
    • Toe Shortening Surgery
    • Toe Deformity Correction
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Kidner procedure
    • Flatfoot correction surgery
    • Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair
    • Percutaneous Toe Tenotomy
    • Toe Tendon Cutting
    • Hammer Toe Release
    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
    • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
    • Nerve Release in Foot
    • Foot Nerve Decompression
    • Sesamoid Bone Removal
    • Big Toe Sesamoidectomy
    • Foot Bone Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 28312: Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational correction; other phalanges, any toe
    • 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
    • 28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
    • 28010: Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; single tendon
    • 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
    • 28315: Sesamoidectomy, first toe (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure
    • Talus Bone Excision
    • Calcaneus Bone Excision
    • Foot Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
    • Tarsal Bone Cut
    • Midfoot Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
    • Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
    • 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
    • 28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Ankle Joint Scope with Cleaning
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement
    • Ankle Debridement
    • Ankle Scope Surgery
    • Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy
    • Subtalar Arthroscopy with Debridement
    • Ankle Endoscopy and Debridement
    • Surgical Ankle Joint Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
    • 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
    • 29906: Arthroscopy, subtalar joint, surgical; with debridement

    Also known as:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
    • Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
    • Keyhole Ankle Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
    • Ankle Bone Defect Excision
    • Ankle arthroplasty with implant
    • Total ankle prosthesis
    • Ankle joint replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
    • 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Ankle Ligament Repair (Both Collateral Ligaments)
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure
    • Ankle Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Disrupted Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Ankle Sprain Surgery
    • Lateral and Medial Ankle Ligament Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
    • 27696: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; both collateral ligaments

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    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:

    • Toe Deformity Correction (Soft Tissue)
    • Angular Toe Deformity Repair
    • Overlapping Toe Correction
    • Curly Toe Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28313: Reconstruction, angular deformity of toe, soft tissue procedures only (eg, overlapping second toe, fifth toe, curly toes)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Peroneal Tendon Dislocation Repair
    • Repair of Dislocating Peroneal Tendons with Fibula Bone Cut
    • Ankle Tendon Stabilization
    • Peroneal Tendon Fix
    • Dislocating Tendon Repair Ankle
    • Peroneal Tendon Stabilization with Osteotomy
    • Ankle Tendon Dislocation Repair
    • Fibular Osteotomy for Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27675: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; without fibular osteotomy
    • 27676: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; with fibular osteotomy

    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:

    • 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:

    • Large Bone Graft
    • Minor Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft
    • Small Bone Graft
    • Dowel Bone Graft
    • Button Bone Graft
    • Autograft (Small)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
    • 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 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
    • 27823: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; with fixation of posterior lip

    Also known as:

    • Partial Fibula Bone Removal
    • Shin Bone Partial Removal
    • Fibula Osteomyelitis Surgery
    • Bone Excision (Fibula)
    • Craterization of Fibula
    • Tibia Bone Excision
    • Shin Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27641: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); fibula
    • 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
    • Percutaneous Toe Tendon Release
    • Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
    • Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
    • Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release
    • Toe Tendon Cutting
    • Multiple Toe Tenotomy
    • Minimally Invasive Toe Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
    • 28011: Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; multiple tendons

    Also known as:

    • Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Graft
    • Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Deformity Correction
    • Cavus Foot Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28309: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; multiple (eg, Swanson type cavus foot procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
    • Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
    • Fibula Tumor Removal
    • Leg Bone Curettage
    • Benign Bone Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;

    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:

    • Partial Removal of Toe Bone
    • Toe phalanx excision
    • Toe bone cleaning
    • Osteomyelitis toe treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 28124: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); phalanx of toe

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    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:

    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery
    • Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Arthrodesis
    • Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
    • Talocalcaneal Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
    • 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar

    Also known as:

    • Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
    • Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
    • Midfoot Fusion
    • Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
    • Foot Bone Fusion
    • Midtarsal Arthrodesis
    • Tarsometatarsal Fusion
    • Foot Joint Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
    • 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Big Toe Bone Realignment
    • Sesamoid Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28298: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with proximal phalanx osteotomy, any method

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint Aspiration
    • Finger Joint Injection
    • Toe Joint Injection
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20604: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral

    Also known as:

    • Toe Joint Capsule Release
    • Toe Capsulotomy
    • Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
    • Toe Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)

    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")

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
    • Leg tendon lengthening
    • Ankle tendon shortening
    • Tendon surgery leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Tendon repair foot
    • Flexor tendon surgery
    • Foot tendon reconstruction
    • Ankle tendon repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 28200: Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Heel Spur Removal Surgery
    • Calcaneal Ostectomy
    • Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
    • Bone Spur Excision Foot

    CPT Codes:

    • 28119: Ostectomy, calcaneus; for spur, with or without plantar fascial release

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Lateral Release
    • Lateral Retinacular Release
    • Knee Patella Realignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
    • Calcaneus Fracture Repair
    • Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
    • Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
    • Foot Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    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

    Also known as:

    • Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
    • Open Neuroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified

    Also known as:

    • Nerve End Implantation into Bone or Muscle
    • Nerve Implantation
    • Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
    • Nerve Transfer to Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 64787: Implantation of nerve end into bone or muscle (List separately in addition to neuroma excision)

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal
    • Nail Matrix Excision
    • Permanent Nail Removal
    • Deformed Nail Surgery
    • Toenail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Phisitkul accept my insurance?

    Dr. Phisitkul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (712) 224-8677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Phisitkul accept in Sioux City, IA?

    Dr. Phisitkul in Sioux City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • Sedgwick

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Phisitkul's office located?

    Dr. Phinit Phisitkul's Primary Practice

    2730 Pierce St Ste 300

    Sioux City, IA 51104

    (712) 224-8677

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    Dr. Phinit Phisitkul's Practice 2

    2735 Outer Dr N

    Sioux City, IA 51104

    (605) 217-2667

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    Dr. Phinit Phisitkul's Practice 3

    2720 Stone Park Blvd

    Sioux City, IA 51104

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 97 reviews

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    Office Experience

    98% 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

    70% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Phinit Phisitkul an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Phisitkul has been rated and reviewed by 97 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Phisitkul, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Professional Member

    Arthroscopic Association of North America

    Professional Member

    American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

    Professional Member

    Awards

    Top 16 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

    North America

    M3 Senior Faculty of the Year

    University of Iowa

    Blue Ribbon Award for Best Practice

    University of Iowa

    Top Poster Award: 4th Annual Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Symp

    Iowa city, IA

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

    Dr. Phisitkul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205090297.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phisitkul?

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

    What is Dr. Phinit Phisitkul's specialty?

    Dr. Phisitkul is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Sioux City, IA. 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. Phisitkul to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Phinit Phisitkul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Phisitkul is affiliated with UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's, Dunes Surgical Hospital, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital 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 Phinit Phisitkul accepting new patients in Sioux City, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Phinit Phisitkul is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Phinit Phisitkul offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Phisitkul's office at (712) 224-8677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Phinit Phisitkul?

    Please contact Dr. Phisitkul's office at (712) 224-8677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Phinit Phisitkul have?

    Dr. Phinit Phisitkul is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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