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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Popky, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Leonard Popky, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Popky completed his residency at Allegheny Gen Hosp, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Popky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Popky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Popky’s office at (831) 624-5311.
Where did Dr. Popky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Allegheny Gen Hosp, Emergency Medicine
Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia
Is Dr. Popky board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Leonard Popky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Popky speak?
Dr. Popky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Popky typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Popky 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. Popky. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Popky typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Popky 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. Popky. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Unna Boot Application
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Popky accept my insurance?
Dr. Popky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 624-5311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Popky accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Popky in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Popky's office located?
What is Dr. Popky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Popky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215044755.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Popky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Popky
What is Dr. Leonard Popky's specialty?
Dr. Popky is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Monterey, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Leonard Popky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Popky is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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 Leonard Popky accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leonard Popky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leonard Popky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Popky's office at (831) 624-5311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leonard Popky?
Please contact Dr. Popky's office at (831) 624-5311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leonard Popky have?
Dr. Leonard Popky is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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