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Dr. Michael Simmons

Homestead, FL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Simmons, Podiatrist in Homestead, FL?

    Dr. Michael Simmons is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Homestead, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office at (305) 246-4774.

    What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Simmons treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Nerve Problems
    • Type 1 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Neuropathy Type 1
    • Juvenile Diabetes with Nerve Damage
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Angiopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1040: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E1051: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Metatarsalgia
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Forefoot Pain
    • Ball of Foot Pain
    • Foot Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7741: Metatarsalgia, right foot

    Also known as:

    • Metatarsalgia
    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ball of Foot Pain
    • Forefoot Pain
    • Metatarsal Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7742: Metatarsalgia, left foot
    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Hammer Toe
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Claw Toe
    • Mallet Toe
    • Bent Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Hammer Toe
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Mallet toe
    • Claw toe
    • Bent toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot

    Also known as:

    • Thick Skin on Hands and Feet
    • Sun Exposure
    • Palmoplantar keratoderma
    • Keratoderma
    • Thickened skin palms soles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L851: Acquired keratosis [keratoderma] palmaris et plantaris

    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:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Bone Spur
    • Bone Disease
    • Right foot osteophyte
    • Right foot bone growth
    • Right foot exostosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25774: Osteophyte, right foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Bleeding Disorder
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Rare Coagulation Defects
    • Uncommon Bleeding Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D688: Other specified coagulation defects

    What procedures does Dr. Simmons perform?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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:

    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Corn paring
    • Callus debridement
    • Hyperkeratotic lesion removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Routine Nail Trimming
    • Medical Nail Care
    • Podiatric Nail Trimming
    • Foot Nail Clipping
    • Therapeutic Nail Trimming

    CPT Codes:

    • 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number

    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:

    • 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")

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?

    Dr. Simmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 246-4774 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Simmons accept in Homestead, FL?

    Dr. Simmons in Homestead, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?

    Dr. Michael Simmons' Primary Practice

    381 N Krome Ave Ste 112

    Homestead, FL 33030

    (305) 246-4774

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    Dr. Michael Simmons' Practice 2

    975 Baptist Way # 101

    Homestead, FL 33033

    (305) 246-4774

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

    Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447349915.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Simmons's specialty?

    Dr. Simmons is a Podiatrist near Homestead, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Simmons to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Simmons is affiliated with Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist 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 Michael Simmons accepting new patients in Homestead, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Simmons offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (305) 246-4774 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Simmons?

    Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (305) 246-4774 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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