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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Geistler, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Perry Geistler is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Geistler graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at Forest Park Hospital. Dr. Geistler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Geistler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Geistler’s office at (314) 849-7600.
Where did Dr. Geistler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Forest Park Hospital | Deaconess
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Is Dr. Geistler board certified as a Foot & Ankle Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Perry Geistler is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Geistler speak?
Dr. Geistler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Geistler treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Geistler 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. Geistler. 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:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
- L97511: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot limited to breakdown of skin
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
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
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Geistler perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Geistler 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. Geistler. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- 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)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
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
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
- 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:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
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:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Bunion Correction Surgery
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Hallux Valgus Repair
- Bunionectomy with Sesamoidectomy
- Big Toe Deformity Correction
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28292: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with resection of proximal phalanx base, when performed, any method
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Removal of Fifth Metatarsal Head (Foot)
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Fifth Toe Bone Removal
- Metatarsal Head Excision
- Foot Bone Resection
CPT Codes:
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28113: Ostectomy, complete excision; fifth metatarsal head
Also known as:
- Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
- Toe Amputation
- Metatarsal Amputation
- Partial Foot Amputation
- Toe Removal with Metatarsal
- Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
- Toe removal surgery
- Foot digit amputation
- MTP joint amputation
CPT Codes:
- 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
- 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Removal of Toe Bone End
- Toe Condyle Resection
- Phalanx Condyle Removal
- Toe Joint Bone Removal
- Toe Bone Shaving
CPT Codes:
- 28153: Resection, condyle(s), distal end of phalanx, each toe
Also known as:
- Foot Abscess Drainage (Multiple Areas)
- Deep Foot Infection Drainage
- Foot Tendon Sheath Incision
- Multiple Foot Abscess Treatment
- Foot Fascia Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 28003: Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without tendon sheath involvement, foot; multiple areas
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:
- Foot Abscess or Bursa Drainage
- Foot Infection Drainage
- Bursal Space Drainage Foot
- Deep Foot Abscess Incision
CPT Codes:
- 28002: Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without tendon sheath involvement, foot; single bursal space
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Incision for Infection
- Foot Osteomyelitis Incision
- Bone Abscess Drainage Foot
- Foot Bone Cortex Incision
CPT Codes:
- 28005: Incision, bone cortex (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), foot
Also known as:
- Open Tendon Release in Foot or Toe
- Foot Tendon Cutting
- Toe Extensor Tenotomy
- Open Foot Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28234: Tenotomy, open, extensor, foot or toe, each tendon
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:
- Metatarsal Head Bone Removal
- Foot bone excision
- Metatarsal ostectomy
- Forefoot surgery
- Bunionette surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28112: Ostectomy, complete excision; other metatarsal head (second, third or fourth)
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
Does Dr. Geistler accept my insurance?
Dr. Geistler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 849-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Geistler accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Geistler in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Geistler's office located?
Dr. Perry Geistler's Primary Practice
12152 Tesson Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 849-7600
What is Dr. Geistler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Geistler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053429779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Geistler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Geistler
What is Dr. Perry Geistler's specialty?
Dr. Geistler is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Geistler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Perry Geistler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Geistler is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, MO 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 Perry Geistler accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Perry Geistler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Perry Geistler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Geistler's office at (314) 849-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Perry Geistler?
Please contact Dr. Geistler's office at (314) 849-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Perry Geistler have?
Dr. Perry Geistler is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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