31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Costache, Podiatrist in Denver, CO?
Dr. Florin Costache is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Costache completed his residency at Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He is a member of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Costache is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Costache’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Costache’s office at (303) 355-1695.
Where did Dr. Costache go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Residency: Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Medical School: State University of New York at Albany | Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Is Dr. Costache board certified as a Podiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Florin Costache is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
What languages does Dr. Costache speak?
Dr. Costache and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Costache typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Costache 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. Costache. 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:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
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:
- Stiff Big Toe
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Rigidus
- Big Toe Arthritis
- Frozen Big Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Costache typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Costache 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. Costache. 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:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
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
- 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
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:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Open Toe Tendon Release
- Flexor Tenotomy Toe
- Toe Tendon Lengthening
- Hammer Toe Surgery
- Toe Tendon Cut
CPT Codes:
- 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Incision for Infection
- Foot Osteomyelitis Incision
- Bone Abscess Drainage Foot
- Foot Bone Cortex Incision
CPT Codes:
- 28005: Incision, bone cortex (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), foot
Does Dr. Costache accept my insurance?
Dr. Costache accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 355-1695 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Costache accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Costache in Denver, CO 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Costache's office located?
270 Cherry Creek Foot And Ankle Clinic
2121 S Oneida St Ste 270
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 355-1695
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Florin Costache?
Dr. Costache has appointments available at his Denver, CO office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 41 reviews
Office Experience
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
90% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Florin Costache an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Costache has been rated and reviewed by 41 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Costache, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board Certified
What is Dr. Costache's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Costache's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376621631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costache?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costache
What is Dr. Florin Costache's specialty?
Dr. Costache is a Podiatrist near Denver, CO.
What does a Podiatrist do?
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Is this Dr. Florin Costache affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Costache is affiliated with Hca Healthone Swedish, Hca Healthone Aurora, Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s 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 Florin Costache accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Florin Costache is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Florin Costache offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Costache, or call (303) 355-1695 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Florin Costache?
Please contact Dr. Costache's office at (303) 355-1695 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Florin Costache have?
Dr. Florin Costache is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
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