Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Marella, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Paula Marella is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Marella is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marella’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marella’s office at (781) 934-8447.
What languages does Dr. Marella speak?
Dr. Marella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Marella typically treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Marella 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. Marella. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ram's Horn Nails
- Nail Disease
- Onychogryphosis
- Thickened nails
- Curved nails
ICD-10 Codes:
- L602: Onychogryphosis
What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Marella typically perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Marella 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. Marella. 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 Trimming and Cleaning
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
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:
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Removal of 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
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
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
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
Does Dr. Marella accept my insurance?
Dr. Marella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 934-8447 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Marella accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Marella in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other TPA
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Marella's office located?
What is Dr. Marella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Marella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144327214.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Marella
What is Dr. Paula Marella's specialty?
Dr. Marella is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Boston, MA.
What does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon do?
Podiatrist with specialization in foot and ankle surgery has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches for issues like fractures, deformities, and arthritis, with a focus on improving mobility and foot health.
Is this Dr. Paula Marella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Marella is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth 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 Paula Marella accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Paula Marella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paula Marella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Marella's office at (781) 934-8447 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paula Marella?
Please contact Dr. Marella's office at (781) 934-8447 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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