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Dr. Antonio De Melo

Fall River, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. De Melo, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Antonio De Melo is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA. Dr. De Melo is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Melo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Melo’s office at (508) 679-5700.

    What languages does Dr. De Melo speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. De Melo treat?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. De Melo 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. De Melo. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes nerve issues
    • Diabetic nervous system problems
    • Nerve damage from type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1149: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Widespread hardening of arteries
    • Systemic artery plaque buildup
    • Generalized arteriosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7091: Generalized atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    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

    What procedures does Dr. De Melo perform?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. De Melo 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. De Melo. 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:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Corn paring
    • Callus debridement
    • Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Toe Amputation
    • Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
    • Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
    • Toe removal surgery
    • Foot digit amputation
    • MTP joint amputation
    • Metatarsal Amputation
    • Partial Foot Amputation
    • Toe Removal with Metatarsal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
    • 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single

    Does Dr. De Melo accept my insurance?

    Dr. De Melo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 679-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. De Melo accept in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. De Melo in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. De Melo's office located?

    Dr. Antonio De Melo's Primary Practice

    222 Milliken Blvd

    Fall River, MA 02721

    (508) 679-5700

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

    Dr. De Melo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811002736.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Melo?

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

    What is Dr. Antonio De Melo's specialty?

    Dr. De Melo is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Fall River, MA. Podiatrist with specialization in foot and ankle surgery has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches for issues like fractures, deformities, and arthritis, with a focus on improving mobility and foot health. Contact Dr. De Melo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Antonio De Melo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. De Melo is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Antonio De Melo accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Antonio De Melo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Antonio De Melo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. De Melo's office at (508) 679-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Antonio De Melo?

    Please contact Dr. De Melo's office at (508) 679-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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