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Dr. Michael Gazes

Bridgeport, CT

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gazes, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Bridgeport, CT?

    Dr. Michael Gazes is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bridgeport, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gazes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gazes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gazes’s office at (203) 287-6920.

    What languages does Dr. Gazes speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Gazes typically treat?

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

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Open wound on foot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Foot cut
    • Foot gash
    • Foot injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S91302D: Unspecified open wound, left foot, subsequent encounter
    • S91301D: Unspecified open wound, right foot, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Gazes typically perform?

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

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    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

    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:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Does Dr. Gazes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gazes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 287-6920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gazes accept in Bridgeport, CT?

    Dr. Gazes in Bridgeport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Globe Life

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gazes' office located?

    Dr. Michael Gazes' Primary Practice

    226 Mill Hill Ave Ste 3

    Bridgeport, CT 06610

    (203) 287-6920

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    Va Ct Healthcare System - Surgical Service/112

    950 Campbell Ave

    West Haven, CT 06516

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    Dr. Michael Gazes' Practice 3

    4 Devine St # A

    North Haven, CT 06473

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

    Dr. Gazes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962820522.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gazes?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Gazes's specialty?

    Dr. Gazes is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Bridgeport, CT.

    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. Michael Gazes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gazes is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Griffin Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich 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 Gazes accepting new patients in Bridgeport, CT?

    No, Dr. Michael Gazes is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Gazes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gazes's office at (203) 287-6920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Gazes?

    Please contact Dr. Gazes's office at (203) 287-6920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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