Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saxena, Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Amol Saxena is a Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Saxena is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saxena’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saxena’s office at (650) 321-4121.
What languages does Dr. Saxena speak?
Dr. Saxena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Saxena treat?
As a Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Saxena 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. Saxena. 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:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
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 Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Tendinitis
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Heel Cord Tendinitis
- Ankle Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7661: Achilles tendinitis, right leg
Also known as:
- Stiff Big Toe
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Rigidus
- Big Toe Arthritis
- Frozen Big Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
What procedures does Dr. Saxena perform?
As a Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Saxena 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. Saxena. 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:
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Tarsal Coalition Removal
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Foot Bone Excision
- Tarsal Bone Fusion Removal
- Foot Coalition Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28116: Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition
Also known as:
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
- Open Surgery for Midfoot Bone Fracture
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Kidner procedure
- Flatfoot correction surgery
- Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair
- Tarsal Bone Fracture Repair (Open)
- Midfoot Fracture Fixation
- Foot Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
- 28465: Open treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus), includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Exploration Surgery
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Joint Surgery with Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- Open Ankle Surgery
- Ankle Biopsy
- Ankle Foreign Body Removal
- Ankle Arthrotomy
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
- Ankle arthrotomy
- Ankle lining removal surgery
- Synovectomy of the ankle
CPT Codes:
- 27620: Arthrotomy, ankle, with joint exploration, with or without biopsy, with or without removal of loose or foreign body
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
- 27625: Arthrotomy, with synovectomy, ankle;
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
- Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Graft
- Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
- 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Ankle Arthroscopy with Loose Body Removal
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
- Arthroscopic Ankle Foreign Body Removal
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery for Debris
- Ankle Joint Clean-up (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
- 29894: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body
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:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
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:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
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
Also known as:
- Peroneal Tendon Dislocation Repair
- Ankle Tendon Stabilization
- Peroneal Tendon Fix
- Dislocating Tendon Repair Ankle
CPT Codes:
- 27675: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; without fibular osteotomy
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Shin Bone Partial Removal
- Tibia Bone Excision
- Shin Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia
Also known as:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
Does Dr. Saxena accept my insurance?
Dr. Saxena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 321-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saxena accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Saxena in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Cigna
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gordon Food Service
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Saxena's office located?
What is Dr. Saxena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saxena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851402242.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saxena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saxena
What is Dr. Amol Saxena's specialty?
Dr. Saxena is a Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, 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. Saxena to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amol Saxena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saxena is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital 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 Amol Saxena accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amol Saxena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amol Saxena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saxena's office at (650) 321-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amol Saxena?
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