Who is Dr. Szames, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Columbus, OH?
What languages does Dr. Szames speak?
Dr. Szames and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Szames typically treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Szames 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. Szames. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
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
What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Szames typically perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Szames 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. Szames. 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:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
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:
- 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:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
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:
- 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;
Does Dr. Szames accept my insurance?
Dr. Szames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 866-2477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szames accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Szames in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Ohio Health Choice Plan
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Szames' office located?
What is Dr. Szames's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063505238.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szames?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szames