Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hammer-Nahman, Podiatrist in La Mesa, CA?
What languages does Dr. Hammer-Nahman speak?
Dr. Hammer-Nahman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Hammer-Nahman typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Hammer-Nahman 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. Hammer-Nahman. 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:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Hammer-Nahman typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Hammer-Nahman 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. Hammer-Nahman. 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
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
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:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
Does Dr. Hammer-Nahman accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammer-Nahman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 260-7220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammer-Nahman accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Hammer-Nahman in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Hammer-Nahman's office located?
Dr. Samuel Hammer-Nahman's Primary Practice
5525 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 260-7220
What hospitals are Dr. Hammer-Nahman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hammer-Nahman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hammer-Nahman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammer-Nahman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962897017.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammer-Nahman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammer-Nahman