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Dr. Jason Wellner

Wayne, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wellner, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Wayne, NJ?

    Dr. Jason Wellner is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wayne, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wellner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wellner’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wellner’s office at (973) 944-0226.

    What languages does Dr. Wellner speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wellner treat?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Wellner 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. Wellner. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    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:

    • Ram's Horn Nails
    • Nail Disease
    • Onychogryphosis
    • Thickened nails
    • Curved nails

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L602: Onychogryphosis

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Benign Tumor on Right Leg or Hip Skin
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous growth on right leg skin
    • Right leg skin lesion
    • Benign right hip skin mass
    • Lump on right leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2371: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    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. Wellner perform?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Wellner 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. Wellner. 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:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Corn paring
    • Callus debridement
    • Hyperkeratotic lesion removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    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:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    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

    Also known as:

    • Ankle or Foot Taping
    • Ankle Strapping
    • Foot Strapping
    • Ankle Taping
    • Foot Taping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot

    Also known as:

    • Open Bone Biopsy (Superficial)
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Sample Collection
    • Superficial Bone Biopsy
    • Open Biopsy of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 20240: Biopsy, bone, open; superficial (eg, sternum, spinous process, rib, patella, olecranon process, calcaneus, tarsal, metatarsal, carpal, metacarpal, phalanx)

    Also known as:

    • Toe Amputation
    • Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
    • Toe removal surgery
    • Foot digit amputation
    • MTP joint amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

    Does Dr. Wellner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wellner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 944-0226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wellner accept in Wayne, NJ?

    Dr. Wellner in Wayne, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wellner's office located?

    Dr. Jason Wellner's Primary Practice

    1700 Route 23 Ste 160

    Wayne, NJ 07470

    (973) 944-0226

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    Dr. Jason Wellner's Practice 2

    100 Madison Ave

    Morristown, NJ 07960

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

    Dr. Wellner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851910780.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wellner?

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

    What is Dr. Jason Wellner's specialty?

    Dr. Wellner is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Wayne, NJ. 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. Contact Dr. Wellner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jason Wellner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wellner is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center 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 Jason Wellner accepting new patients in Wayne, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Jason Wellner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jason Wellner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wellner's office at (973) 944-0226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jason Wellner?

    Please contact Dr. Wellner's office at (973) 944-0226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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