Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mahan, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Susan Mahan, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Mahan graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed her residency at Univ Of Ma Med Sch, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Ma Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Mahan is fluent in English, Chuang, Yoruba, Zhuang, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mahan’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mahan’s office at (617) 355-6808.
Where did Dr. Mahan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, Fellow
Residency: Univ Of Ma Med Sch, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Ma Med Sch, General Surgery | University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals | UMass Memorial Medical Center | UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Mahan board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Susan Mahan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mahan speak?
Dr. Mahan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chuang
English
Yoruba
Zhuang
Zulu
What conditions does Dr. Mahan treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mahan 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. Mahan. 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:
- Right Clubfoot
- Birth Defects
- Right Talipes Equinovarus
- Congenital Right Clubfoot
- Twisted Right Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6601: Congenital talipes equinovarus, right foot
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
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:
- Left Clubfoot
- Birth Defects
- Left talipes equinovarus
- Congenital left clubfoot
- Left foot turned inward at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6602: Congenital talipes equinovarus, left foot
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Flat Feet
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Fallen arches
- Pes planus
- Pronated foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2141: Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired), right foot
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Leg and Hip Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital lower limb malformation
- Pelvic girdle defect
- Leg and hip anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q742: Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
What procedures does Dr. Mahan perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mahan 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. Mahan. 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:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
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:
- 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:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Tarsal Coalition Removal
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Excision
- Tarsal Bone Fusion Removal
- Foot Coalition Surgery
- Tarsal Bone Cut
- Midfoot Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
- Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 28116: Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition
- 28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
Also known as:
- Plantar Fascia and Muscle Release
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
- Foot or Toe Fasciotomy
- Plantar fasciotomy
- Steindler stripping
- Foot arch release
- Plantar fascia surgery
- Kidner procedure
- Flatfoot correction surgery
- Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair
- Foot fascia release
- Toe fascia surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28250: Division of plantar fascia and muscle (eg, Steindler stripping) (separate procedure)
- 28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
- 28008: Fasciotomy, foot and/or toe
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Foot Tendon Transfer
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Anterior tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27690: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); superficial (eg, anterior tibial extensors into midfoot)
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Release with Local Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Achilles Tendon Cut
- Minimally Invasive Achilles Tenotomy
- Heel Cord Release
CPT Codes:
- 27605: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); local anesthesia
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Tendon Transfer Surgery (Additional)
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
- Tendon Transplant
- Muscle Rerouting
- Tendon Reconstruction
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)
- 27692: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); each additional tendon (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Muscle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
- Skeletal Muscle Biopsy
- Diagnostic Muscle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20205: Biopsy, muscle; deep
Also known as:
- Polydactyly Toe Reconstruction
- Extra toe removal
- Toe duplication surgery
- Polydactyly repair
- Foot deformity correction
CPT Codes:
- 28344: Reconstruction, toe(s); polydactyly
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Also known as:
- Subtalar Joint Fusion
- Ankle Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Arthrodesis
- Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
- Talocalcaneal Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Mahan accept my insurance?
Dr. Mahan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mahan accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Mahan in Boston, 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
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Plans
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mahan's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
What is Dr. Mahan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mahan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639105240.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mahan
What is Dr. Susan Mahan's specialty?
Dr. Mahan is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Boston, MA. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Mahan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Susan Mahan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mahan is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Lowell General 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 Susan Mahan accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Susan Mahan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Mahan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mahan's office at (617) 355-6808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Mahan?
Please contact Dr. Mahan's office at (617) 355-6808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Mahan have?
Dr. Susan Mahan is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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