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Dr. James Polowczyk

Dr. James Polowczyk

Brick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Polowczyk, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Brick, NJ?

    Dr. James Polowczyk is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Polowczyk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Polowczyk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Polowczyk’s office at (609) 971-7616.

    What languages does Dr. Polowczyk speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Polowczyk treat?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Polowczyk 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. Polowczyk. 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:

    • 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:

    • Right Ankle Sprain
    • Sprained Right Ankle
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Twisted right ankle
    • Right ankle ligament injury
    • Right ankle strain
    • Twisted Right Ankle
    • Right Ankle Ligament Injury
    • Right Ankle Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93401A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter
    • S93491A: Sprain of other ligament of right ankle, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Broken Ankle Bone
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Fibula
    • Outer Ankle Fracture
    • Malleolus Fracture
    • Ankle Bone Break
    • Broken Ankle', 'Cotton's Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S8263XA: Displaced fracture of lateral malleolus of unspecified fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S82852A: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Sprained Left Ankle
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Left Ankle Sprain
    • Left Ankle Ligament Injury
    • Twisted Left Ankle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93402A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    What procedures does Dr. Polowczyk perform?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Polowczyk 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. Polowczyk. 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 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:

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Foot Tendon or Joint Lesion Removal
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Foot ganglion cyst removal
    • Foot tendon sheath excision
    • Foot synovectomy
    • Foot lesion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28090: Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule (including synovectomy) (eg, cyst or ganglion); foot

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
    • Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fixation Surgery
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
    • Broken Ankle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip

    Also known as:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    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 Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    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:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    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:

    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive

    Also known as:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation

    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

    Does Dr. Polowczyk accept my insurance?

    Dr. Polowczyk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 971-7616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Polowczyk accept in Brick, NJ?

    Dr. Polowczyk in Brick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Polowczyk's office located?

    Dr. James Polowczyk's Primary Practice

    457 Jack Martin Blvd

    Brick, NJ 08724

    (609) 971-7616

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    Dr. James Polowczyk's Practice 2

    901 W Main St

    Freehold, NJ 07728

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    Dr. James Polowczyk's Practice 3

    2315 Route 34

    Manasquan, NJ 08736

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

    Dr. Polowczyk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932371416.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polowczyk?

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

    What is Dr. James Polowczyk's specialty?

    Dr. Polowczyk is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Brick, NJ. 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. Polowczyk to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Polowczyk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Polowczyk is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University 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 James Polowczyk accepting new patients in Brick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. James Polowczyk is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Polowczyk offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Polowczyk's office at (609) 971-7616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Polowczyk?

    Please contact Dr. Polowczyk's office at (609) 971-7616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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