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Dr. Scott Cole, MD

Aurora, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cole, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Scott Cole, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. Dr. Cole is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cole’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cole’s office at (720) 848-1900.

    What languages does Dr. Cole speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Foot and Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Cole typically treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Cole 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. Cole. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Unstable Right Ankle Joint
    • Unstable Left Ankle Joint
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Loose Right Ankle
    • Right Ankle Joint Instability
    • Wobbly Right Ankle
    • Loose Left Ankle
    • Left Ankle Joint Instability
    • Wobbly Left Ankle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25371: Other instability, right ankle
    • M25372: Other instability, left ankle

    Also known as:

    • Ankle and Foot Joint Disorder
    • Left Ankle and Foot Joint Disorder
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Ankle pain
    • Foot pain
    • Ankle joint problem
    • Foot joint problem
    • Left ankle and foot problem
    • Left ankle and foot arthropathy
    • Left ankle and foot joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25871: Other specified joint disorders, right ankle and foot
    • M25872: Other specified joint disorders, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    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:

    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Strain
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled Achilles tendon
    • Achilles tendon overstretch
    • Heel cord strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S86011A: Strain of right Achilles tendon, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    What procedures does a Foot and Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Cole typically perform?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Cole 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. Cole. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive

    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:

    • 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:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
    • Talus Cyst Excision
    • Calcaneus Tumor Removal
    • Foot Bone Curettage

    CPT Codes:

    • 28100: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, talus or calcaneus;

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Does Dr. Cole accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cole accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cole accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Cole in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Cole's office located?

    Dr. Scott Cole's Primary Practice

    1635 Aurora Ct

    Aurora, CO 80045

    (720) 848-1900

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

    Dr. Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790312817.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cole?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Cole's specialty?

    Dr. Cole is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Aurora, CO.

    What does a Foot and Ankle Surgeon do?

    Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for children’s foot and ankle conditions.

    Is this Dr. Scott Cole affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cole is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Uchealth Highlands Ranch 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 Scott Cole accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Cole is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Cole offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cole's office at (720) 848-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Cole?

    Please contact Dr. Cole's office at (720) 848-1900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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