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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamilton, Podiatrist in Chelmsford, MA?
Dr. Russell Hamilton is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Chelmsford, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Hamilton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamilton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamilton’s office at (978) 256-8900.
Is Dr. Hamilton board certified as a Podiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Russell Hamilton is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hamilton speak?
Dr. Hamilton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Hamilton typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Hamilton 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. Hamilton. 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:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Other Specific Skin Birth Defects
- Skin Condition
- Rare Skin Malformations
- Uncommon Skin Anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q828: Other specified congenital malformations of skin
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Toe Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03031: Cellulitis of right toe
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Hamilton typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Hamilton 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. Hamilton. 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:
- Skin Lesion Shaving
- Epidermal Lesion Removal
- Dermal Lesion Shave
- Skin Growth Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Does Dr. Hamilton accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamilton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 256-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamilton accept in Chelmsford, MA?
Dr. Hamilton in Chelmsford, MA 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 Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hamilton's office located?
Dr. Russell Hamilton's Primary Practice
9 Fletcher St
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 256-8900
What is Dr. Hamilton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamilton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316915572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamilton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamilton
What is Dr. Russell Hamilton's specialty?
Dr. Hamilton is a Podiatrist near Chelmsford, MA.
What does a Podiatrist do?
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Is this Dr. Russell Hamilton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamilton is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital 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 Russell Hamilton accepting new patients in Chelmsford, MA?
Yes, Dr. Russell Hamilton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Russell Hamilton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamilton's office at (978) 256-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Russell Hamilton?
Please contact Dr. Hamilton's office at (978) 256-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Russell Hamilton have?
Dr. Russell Hamilton is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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