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Dr. James Nickolopoulos

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nickolopoulos, Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. James Nickolopoulos is a Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nickolopoulos is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickolopoulos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickolopoulos’s office at (415) 731-1973.

    What languages does Dr. Nickolopoulos speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Nickolopoulos treat?

    As a Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nickolopoulos 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. Nickolopoulos. 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:

    • Epidermal Thickening
    • Skin Condition
    • Thick Skin
    • Skin Hardening
    • Hyperkeratosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L858: Other specified epidermal thickening

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Open wound on foot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Foot cut
    • Foot gash
    • Foot injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S91301A: Unspecified open wound, right foot, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Toe Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03031: Cellulitis of right toe

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97511: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot limited to breakdown of skin

    Also known as:

    • Self-Inflicted Skin Rash
    • Skin Condition
    • Dermatitis Artefacta', 'Self-Harm Skin Condition', 'Munchausen's Dermatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L981: Factitial dermatitis

    What procedures does Dr. Nickolopoulos perform?

    As a Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nickolopoulos 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. Nickolopoulos. 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 Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Also known as:

    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Does Dr. Nickolopoulos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nickolopoulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 731-1973 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nickolopoulos accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Nickolopoulos in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Nickolopoulos' office located?

    Dr. James Nickolopoulos' Primary Practice

    2237 Irving St

    San Francisco, CA 94122

    (415) 731-1973

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    Dr. James Nickolopoulos' Practice 2

    2477 Chestnut St

    San Francisco, CA 94123

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

    Dr. Nickolopoulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225148794.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickolopoulos?

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

    What is Dr. James Nickolopoulos's specialty?

    Dr. Nickolopoulos is a Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA. A sports medicine podiatrist specializes in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle injuries related to athletic activities. They focus on enhancing performance and recovery through surgical and non-surgical interventions for conditions like sprains and fractures, while also providing injury prevention and rehabilitation guidance. Contact Dr. Nickolopoulos to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nickolopoulos is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Nickolopoulos accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Does Dr. James Nickolopoulos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nickolopoulos's office at (415) 731-1973 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Nickolopoulos?

    Please contact Dr. Nickolopoulos's office at (415) 731-1973 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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