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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Umbel, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Morganton, NC?
Dr. Benjamin Umbel, DO is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Morganton, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Umbel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Umbel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Umbel’s office at (828) 437-6500.
What languages does Dr. Umbel speak?
Dr. Umbel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Umbel treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Umbel 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. Umbel. 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:
- Right Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Ankle', 'Cotton's Fracture
- Ankle Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82852A: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
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. Umbel perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Umbel 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. Umbel. 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:
- 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
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:
- Large Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
CPT Codes:
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
Does Dr. Umbel accept my insurance?
Dr. Umbel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 437-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Umbel accept in Morganton, NC?
Dr. Umbel in Morganton, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Dollar General
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Umbel's office located?
What is Dr. Umbel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Umbel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194266965.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Umbel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Umbel
What is Dr. Benjamin Umbel's specialty?
Dr. Umbel is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Morganton, NC. 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. Umbel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Umbel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Umbel is affiliated with UNC Health Blue Ridge, Frye Regional 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 Benjamin Umbel accepting new patients in Morganton, NC?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Umbel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Umbel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Umbel's office at (828) 437-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Umbel?
Please contact Dr. Umbel's office at (828) 437-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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